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sondewrpn

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Balloon-borne sounding system (BBSS): research winds, Vaisala press., temp, &RH (sondewrpn)

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The balloon-borne sounding system (SONDE) provides in situ measurements (vertical profiles) of both the thermodynamic state of the atmosphere, and the wind speed and direction.

Sonde operations can provide important constraints for model simulations if used during field campaigns where multiple stations are operated around a central location with baseline measurements, such as a mobile facility. When deployed, sondes are launched at scheduled intervals.

Measurements

Wind direction, at altitude
Temperature, dewpoint, at altitude
Pressure, atmospheric, at altitude
Temperature, dry bulb, at altitude

Location

Southern Great Plains - Hillsboro, KS (Boundary)
  • Latitude: 38.304444
  • Longitude: -97.300833
  • Publication Date: 1994-04-20
  • Start Date: 1994-04-20
  • End Date: 2000-10-08
  • Last Updated: 2003-02-27
Southern Great Plains - Vici, OK (Boundary)
  • Latitude: 36.066111
  • Longitude: -99.209444
  • Publication Date: 1994-05-19
  • Start Date: 1994-05-19
  • End Date: 2000-11-27
  • Last Updated: 2003-02-27
Southern Great Plains - Morris, OK (Boundary)
  • Latitude: 35.688055
  • Longitude: -95.855277
  • Publication Date: 1994-05-23
  • Start Date: 1994-05-23
  • End Date: 2000-10-08
  • Last Updated: 2003-02-27
Southern Great Plains - Purcell, OK (Boundary)
  • Latitude: 34.984722
  • Longitude: -97.522777
  • Publication Date: 1994-10-13
  • Start Date: 1994-10-13
  • End Date: 2000-10-08
  • Last Updated: 2000-10-09
Southern Great Plains - Central Facility, Lamont, OK
  • Latitude: 36.607322
  • Longitude: -97.487643
  • Publication Date: 1994-05-21
  • Start Date: 1994-05-21
  • End Date: 2001-01-03
  • Last Updated: 2003-02-27

Instrument Mentor

https://www.arm.gov/connect-with-arm/organization/instrument-mentors/list#sonde

Evan Keeler
Argonne National Laboratory
Jenni Kyrouac
Argonne National Laboratory

DOI / Citation

http://dx.doi.org/10.5439/1997924
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility. 1994. Balloon-Borne Sounding System (SONDEWRPN). 1994-04-20 to 2000-10-08, Southern Great Plains (SGP) Hillsboro, KS (Boundary) (B1). Compiled by E. Keeler and J. Kyrouac. ARM Data Center. Data set accessed at http://dx.doi.org/10.5439/1997924.