weather balloon

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a balloon equipped with meteorological apparatus that is sent into the atmosphere

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  • The National Weather Service launches a weather balloon twice a day.
  • Scientists tracked the path of the weather balloon as it ascended into the stratosphere.
  • Data from the weather balloon is crucial for accurate forecasting.
  • A high-altitude weather balloon can reach heights of over 100,000 feet.
  • The farmer reported seeing a downed weather balloon in his field.
  • What kind of instruments are attached to a modern weather balloon?
  • The mysterious object in the sky was later identified as a stray weather balloon.
  • They will release the weather balloon at dawn to measure atmospheric pressure.
  • The launch of the weather balloon was postponed due to high winds.
  • Children watched in awe as the large weather balloon floated silently upwards.