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zond
one of a series of Soviet space probes that photographed the moon and returned to earth. -
ionosonde
a pulsed radar device used to measure the height of ionospheric layers. -
radiosonde
an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter. -
rocketsonde
a telemeter for gathering data on the atmosphere at very high altitudes, carried aloft by rocket and returned to earth by parachute. -
wiresonde
an instrument carried aloft by a captive balloon and sending temperature and humidity data over a wire cable.