AGH Space Systems' Skylark rocket launch in Drawsko
Pomorskie
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Short Definition:
Sounding
rocket is a small, unmanned rocket that is meant to take measurements and
perform scientific experiments on suborbital flights.
Detailed Definition:
A sounding rocket is a type of rocket that is
used to carry scientific instruments to high altitudes for the purpose of
collecting data. These rockets are typically smaller and less powerful than
other types of rockets, and are launched vertically from a launchpad. The main
advantage of sounding rockets is that they can reach altitudes of up to several
hundred kilometers, allowing researchers to study the upper atmosphere and the
effects of space on various materials and phenomena. Sounding rockets are often
used for experiments in fields such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, and
meteorology.
Etymology:
Sounding rockets take their name from the
nautical term “to sound,” which means to take measurements. The term doesn't come from any latin or greek words.
Sample Sentence(s):
Next
week, several sounding rockets will be launched from this site.
