Radar balloons refer to an important technology that uses balloons fitted with radar systems to track and monitor weather patterns, aircraft, enemy forces, and other objects in the sky. While radar balloon is the most commonly used term for this technology, there are a few synonyms that can also be used. These include radar aerostat, radar blimp, and radar dirigible. All these terms share the same basic meaning of using a balloon to carry radar equipment, but they may be used interchangeably depending on the context. Regardless of the term used, radar balloons continue to be an essential part of modern-day surveillance systems.