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Preparing to launch America's first ballon-sonde

Description

Preparing to launch America's first ballon-sonde. Since this first launch,literally millions of weather balloons have been launched by the NationalWeather Service and its predecessor organization.In: The Principles of Aerography by Alexander McAdie, 1917. Page 12.

Display Date

1904 September 15

Location

Missouri, St. Louis

Collection

Weather Service
Exploring the Atmosphere
Kites and Balloons

Keywords

Instruments
Balloons