Rawinsonde Observations. Assignment 3. Due February XX


Purpose: to participate in a launch of a radiosonde and analyze the subsequent sounding. This assignment is due 1 week after you participate in an IPEX radiosonde launch.

  • As one of the launches is underway, copy down the 10-second averages of wind, temperature, and dewpoint temperature as a function of pressure.
  • Plot the sounding on a skew-t diagram.
  • Identify cloud layers (dewpoint depression 5C or less)
  • Identify absolutely stable layers (if any) and other thermal structures.
  • Identify wind maxima and changes in wind direction with height.
  • Discuss how your sounding relates to the weather taking placve during the IOP.