Abstract
An ozone sonde eapable of measuring and transmitting the local ozone concentration has been developed for the I.G.Y. and is described in some detail. A continuous electrochemical detector measures the ozone concentration, providing a d.c. electric current of 0 to 5 $\mu A$ according to the amount of ozone in the air passed through it. This output current is telemetered by a current-controlled variable inductance which is interchangeable with a standard inductance coil in a Kew radiosonde. The element is of low cost, weighs about 600 g and requires very limited auxiliary equipment for its use. Sixty-five successful ascents have been made and the results of the European ascents are given.