dropsonde

[ drop-sond ]

noun

, Meteorology.

1. an instrument similar to a radiosonde that is attached to a parachute and released from an aircraft.

dropsonde

/ ˈdrɒpsɒnd /

noun

1. meteorol a radiosonde dropped by parachute

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropsonde¹

First recorded in 1945–50; drop + (radio)sonde

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropsonde¹

C20: drop + ( radio ) sonde