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Radiosonde

A radiosonde is a unit for use in weather balloons that measures various atmospheric parameters and transmits them to a fixed receiver. A frequency band[?] at 403 MHz is reserved for radiosondes.

The weight of a radiosonde is typically 250 grams. A major manufacturer is Vaisala[?] in Finland.

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