1. About This Document
1.1 Version Information
This document provides information for operating Vaisala Radiosonde RS41-SG and RS41-
SGP, referred to as RS41 in this manual. For information on the sounding software, see the
appropriate sounding system documentation.
In this manual, RS41 refers to Radiosonde RS41-SG and RS41-SGP, unless otherwise
mentioned. RI41 refers to both RI41 and RI41-B, unless otherwise mentioned.
Table 1 Manual Versions
Manual Code Description
M211667EN-G May 2018. Updated images for the improved cover version of RS41.
M211667EN-F June 2017. Updated for the improved cover version of RS41.
M211667EN-E November 2016. Updated with the new Vaisala User Guide template.
M211667EN-D December 2015. Updated information on radiosonde LED light functionality.
Updated instructions for handling the balloon and the unwinder.
M211667EN-C March 2015. Updated for MW41 software release 2.3. Information on handling the
unwinder updated.
1.2 Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
Manual Code Description
DOC231720 Vaisala RS41 Unwinder Quick Guide
M211367EN Vaisala Guide to Sounding Preparations Technical Reference
M211429EN Vaisala DigiCORAâ Sounding System MW41 Getting Started Guide
- On-line help for Vaisala DigiCORAâ Sounding System MW41, available in the
sounding software user interface
Visit www.vaisala.com/RS41 to watch short videos on how to use the RS41 unwinder.
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