A TETHERED BALLOON PROFILER SYSTEM

A microprocessor-based tethered balloon sounding system has been devel oped at the University of Athens. It can provide accurate measurements of relative pressure, dry and wet bulb temperature, wind speed and wi nd direction. Certain features arise from the implementation, like eas y data handling, cheap and easy construction and maintenance, increase d reliability and, above all, system adaptability to different experim ental needs, as well as flexibility and expandability. Advantages and disadvantages of the method will be discussed, as well as the implemen tation of the whole sounding system.