Understanding Radiosonde Data and Products

Understanding Radiosonde Data Files

(Two common radiosonde data formats are listed below. Other formats such as that used by Purdue are self explainatory and therefore not listed)

  • Decoding Upper Air Data--FAA Format
  • Decoding Upper Air Data--FSL Format
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    Understanding Skew T Plots
  • Basic Sounding Profile Tutorial
  • Skew T Plot Symbols
  • Chris Edlin's Skew-T Plot Page

    Understanding Upper Air Maps
  • Guide to Surface and Upper Air Plots

    • Understanding Forecast Models
  • Details on Various Forecast Models
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    Upper Air Products
  • Various Upper Air Maps
  • Various Upper Air Plots-Purdue
  • Various Upper Air Plots-NOAA
  • Various Upper Air Plots-UTAH
  • Archived Upper Air Charts-Purdue

    • Return to Radiosonde Connection's Page