Variable-frequency radiosonde, 1940

Made:
1940 in United Kingdom
designer:
Kew Observatory
Variable-frequency radiosonde, Met

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Variable-frequency radiosonde, Met
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Variable-frequency radiosonde, Met. Office, Kew Mark 1v type, unsigned, British, 1940. This was the first british radio-sonde to go into production.

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1958-97
Materials:
cardboard, aluminium alloy, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (alloy), electronic components, celluloid (cellulose) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 225 mm x 285 mm x 310 mm, .98kg
type:
radiosonde
credit:
Meteorological Office