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Original USAP photo library caption:
WEATHERBALLOONLAUNCHPOLE.JPG
Date Taken: January 9, 2009
Photograph By: Phillip Marzette
License Type:
Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Meteorologist Bob Bedner releases a weather balloon at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. These balloon launches provide a profile of the atmosphere and aid with weather forecasts.
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Balloon, Buildings, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0., Creative Commons, Employees, Employment, Jobs, Meteorology, NSF, South Pole, South Pole Station, Weather