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US Air Force Balloon Observations

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Worksheets containing pilot balloon data computed from releases at Air Force stations in the western United States. Elevation and azimuth angles are used to compute wind direction and speed. The period of record is brief: 1999-2001. Much more pilot balloon data can be found in the U.S. Daily and Monthly Pibals libraries.

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Updated: 2024-02-22
Metadata Last Updated: 2025-11-14T14:10:59.798Z
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