Unwinder - RS41-SG

RS41-SG and RS41-SGP User Guide

Document code
M211667EN
Revision
H
Language
English
Product
RS41-SG
Document type
User guide

The unwinder is specifically designed for use with Radiosonde RS41. The unwinder is installed to the radiosonde so that it bends the sensor boom to the correct sounding position, ensuring repeatable results in the soundings.

Table 1. Unwinder properties
Object Property
Material of the string

Non-UV treated polypropylene

Tenacity

<115 N

Length of the string

55 m

Unwinder weight with stick

29 g

The unwinders are shipped in the radiosonde package, packed separately from the radiosondes. This allows the operator to prepare the balloon and the unwinder at a time that is most convenient.

Figure 1. RS41 unwinder