AEROSONDE

Scientific apparatus; The "Aerosonde" is a system for making long-range atmospheric soundings It makes measurements comparable to those made by a "radiosonde" carried by balloon, and a "dropsonde" carried by a parachute, bit it is neither a balloon nor a parachute, Instead it is a very small robotic aircraft

Aircraft-- The "Aerosonde" is a miniature robotic aircraft having long range and endurance Its applications include surveillance and environmental monitoring