overview
Purpose of Weather Station ? What do Mateorological
Scientists do ? What is meant by Weather Forecasting ? Why
to forecast ? Learn about the various Weather instruments
used in weather forecasting. Analysing the warnings related to
cyclones or tsunamis and others. Importance of Radar.
l weather stations have the following instruments:
Thermometer for measuring air and sea surface temperature
Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure Hygrometer for measuring humidity
Anemometer for measuring wind speed
Pyranometer for measuring solar radiation Rain gauge for measuring liquid precipitation over a set period of time. Wind sock for measuring general wind speed and wind direction Wind vane, also called a weather vane or a weathercock: it shows which way the wind is blowing. How to construct a weather station in home - what are the basic instruments required to record weather .How to use the instruments in hand experience. Modern weather Radars - calculate the
potential to cause severe weather.
