Weather balloons and satellites
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Weather balloons do not collect weather-related data from the upper atmosphere. Instead, they are used to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity in the lower atmosphere. Instruments like satellites and radar are typically used to collect data from the upper atmosphere.
A radiosonde is commonly used to gather upper-air weather information. This instrument is a small weather balloon that carries sensors to collect data on temperature, humidity, and pressure as it ascends through the atmosphere. The data is transmitted back to the ground station for analysis and forecasting.
No, they can collect data during the day, as well.
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Telescopes that collect electromagnetic radiation in shorter wavelengths, such as ultraviolet or X-rays, need to be placed in dry areas or outside the atmosphere because water vapor and other gases in the atmosphere can absorb or scatter such high-energy radiation, affecting the observations. Placing these telescopes in dry areas or above the atmosphere helps ensure that they can collect unimpeded data in these wavelengths.
An atmosphere probe is a spacecraft or instrument designed to study the atmospheric conditions of a planet or moon. It is typically launched into space and sent to the target celestial body to collect data such as temperature, pressure, composition, and other relevant atmospheric properties.