A Review of Yangjiang 8^thInternational Radiosonde Intercomparison

Yangjiang 8^thintercomparison of radiosonde system, sponsed by WMO, was held successfully from 12 July to 1 August 2010. The history, scale and significance of radiosonde intercomparison are reviewed together with an introduction to CIMO structure and its responsibility, in particular the final evaluation results and technological characteristics of Yangjiang 8th international radiosonde intercomparison as well as the advice and recommendations from CIMO expert team. Finally the corresponding improvement measurements and future development targets for Chinese radiosonde are proposed.