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Abstract

The present disclosure pertains to a high ballistic coefficient wind sonde device and a method of determining wind speed and wind direction measurements relative to altitude with a high velocity wind sonde device. The device includes a streamlined body including a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis, and an internal cavity. A tail extension includes a first end that is connected to the body second end and a second end, wherein the tail extends along the longitudinal axis of the streamlined body. At least one pair of oppositely extending fins are mounted to the tail adjacent its second end. An electronic assembly is located in the internal cavity for generating wind and altitude data. A transmitting antenna is mounted to at least one of the body and the tail for transmitting the wind and altitude data generated by the electronic assembly.

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