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The radiosonde intercomparison SONDEX spring 1981, Payerne

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Richner, H., Phillips, P.D. The radiosonde intercomparison SONDEX spring 1981, Payerne. PAGEOPH 120, 852–1198 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00874586

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