pilot balloon
English
Noun
pilot balloon (plural pilot balloons)
- (meteorology) A small unmanned balloon whose ascent is followed by a theodolite to obtain data for the computation of the speed and direction of winds in the upper air.
Synonyms
Translations
balloon to obtain data for winds
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