
Pibal
UK
/ˈpaɪbəl/
US
/ˈpaɪbəl/

Translation of "pibal" into Russian
pibal
NounUK
/ˈpaɪbəl/
US
/ˈpaɪbəl/
pibal
pibals pl
пибал
The meteorologist released a pibal to measure the wind speed at different altitudes.
Метеоролог выпустил пибал, чтобы измерить скорость ветра на разных высотах.
Definitions
pibal
NounUK
/ˈpaɪbəl/
US
/ˈpaɪbəl/
A small balloon used to determine the speed and direction of the wind at different altitudes.
The meteorologist released a pibal to gather data on the upper-level winds.
An observation or report of upper-air wind obtained by tracking a pilot balloon.
Yesterday’s 12 UTC pibal indicated a strong southerly jet at 3 km.
pibal
VerbUK
/ˈpaɪbəl/
US
/ˈpaɪbəl/
To determine wind speed and direction at various altitudes by tracking a pilot balloon.
The technicians piballed the winds before the sounding rocket launch.
pibal
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpaɪbəl/
US
/ˈpaɪbəl/
Relating to measurements or data obtained with a pilot balloon.
The forecaster examined the pibal data before issuing the aviation advisory.