The sonde
The drop sonde is a device used by loadmasters that is thrown from the rear of the aircraft with the purpose of collecting data. Sondes, a crucial component, gathers wind calculations at different altitudes to send back to the aircrews providing information for precision airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
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