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pibal

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[pahy-buhl] / ˈpaɪ bəl /

noun

Meteorology.

  1. the measurement and computation of the speed and direction of winds by theodolitic tracking of a pilot balloon.

Etymology

Origin of pibal

pi(lot) bal(loon)

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