Radiosonde

Description:

The U.S. Weather Bureau transferred this radiosonde to the Smithsonian in 1962. The metal frame contains elements for temperature (bimetallic) and pressure (aneroid), and a clock-driven selector switch. An inscription reads "10818." The design reflects ideas of Karl Otto Heinrich Lange (1903-1973), a German pioneer in aviation and atmospheric science.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.319829Catalog Number: 319829Accession Number: 240347

Object Name: Radiosonde

Measurements: overall: 5 1/32 in x 2 5/8 in x 5 5/8 in; 12.74191 cm x 6.6675 cm x 14.2875 cmoverall: 2 5/8 in x 5 1/8 in x 5 3/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 13.0175 cm x 14.605 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-075a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1167605

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