§ 13. Mr. Langford-Holtasked the Assistant Postmaster-General on what frequency band the new system of meteorological sonde is to operate; and how far the frequencies at present allotted to meteorological sonde will still be used for that purpose.
§ Mr. GammansThe new system of meteorological sonde will operate on frequencies of 152.5 and 2,850 megacycles per second. Frequencies at present used for meteorological sonde will continue to be used for that purpose.
§ Mr. Langford-HoltCan we be assured, therefore, that the frequencies that are not so used will be available for re-allocation?
§ Mr. GammansThat is another question, and I would ask my hon. Friend to put it down.
Mr. J. T. PriceAs it appears that most Members of the House are ignorant of what this technical term means, can we have an explanation of it?
§ Mr. GammansI do not mind confessing to the House that I was ignorant of it when I saw it on the Order Paper. I understand it is a method of testing the temperature, pressure and humidity of the upper air and is done by comparing the intensity of signals emitted at varying heights.