"pilot balloon" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pilot balloons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pilot balloon (plural pilot balloons)
  1. (meteorology) A small unmanned balloon whose ascent is followed by a theodolite to obtain data for the computation of the speed and direction of winds in the upper air. Categories (topical): Meteorology, Weather Synonyms: pibal Translations (balloon to obtain data for winds): Pilotballon [masculine] (German)

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