English Explanatory Dictionary

pilot balloon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

pilot balloon pilot balloons

Synonyms

pibal
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