FACILITY FOR PREPARING AND DEPLOYING SOUNDING DEVICES

摘要

The facility for preparing and deploying atmospheric sounding devices of the present invention, makes use of a structure (100) with a retractable cover (110) and a wind deflecting member (105) circumscribing the shelter (100), to provide a transportable, reliable, and cost effective facility to prepare and deploy lighter-than-air balloons (415) as the vehicle for carrying sounding devices (435). The facility permits preparation and deployment in any weather condition including, but not limited to, light to heavy winds that would otherwise cause down drafts through the roof (111) opening (200) in the structure (100).