2023/04/20
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the implementation of "launch operations for a high-altitude weather sounding balloon" (April 20, 2023)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: April 20, 2023 at 19:05
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (20th) that the Armed Forces and Central Weather Bureau have worked for a long time to implement the "launch operation of a high-altitude weather sounding balloon" to detect real-time high-air pressure, temperature, wind direction, wind speed, and other data to obtain atmospheric-related information as aviation references and to predict future weather changes.
The MND stated that the launch of the high-altitude weather sounding balloon release operation was carried out by the Weather Bureau and Air Force at several locations in Xindian, Magong, Green Island, and Dongsha. In case of experimental plans or typhoons, the frequency of the release will be increased. The Army will also launch sounding balloons at variable interval and indefinite locations depending on mission requirements.
The MND noted that cooperation between the Armed Forces and Central Weather Bureau in releasing high-altitude weather sounding balloons is very helpful for data collection. The Civil Aviation Administration will also be notified of operations to ensure flight safety.