Development of a new balloon-borne videosonde system for the direct microphysical measurement of typhoon clouds

在这项研究中，我们的目标是开发一种新的气球载视频探空仪，即使在台风等恶劣条件下我们也可以发射。为了减少成本和时间，我们将测试设备部署到已经进行的一些观测项目中（例如由京都大学Nakakita教授，JAXA研究资助等进行的冲绳白尾实地活动）。视频探空传感器主体的缩小，使其能够发射到台风云层中。新开发的肉质橡胶气球在强风中爆炸的风险很小。在不久的将来，将利用该仪器进行现场微物理观测。

In this study, our goal is the development of a new balloon-borne videosonde that we can launch even in a severe condition such as a typhoon. We deployed testing equipments into some observation projects that has been conducted (e.g. Okinawa Baiu field campaign by Prof. Nakakita, Kyoto University, JAXA research grant, etc) in order to reduce cost and time. The downsizing of the main body of videosonde sensor came to be able to launch into the typhoon clouds. Newly developed fleshy rubber balloon would have little risk to explode in the strong wind. The in-situ microphysical observation using this new instrument will be carried out in the near future.