Weather instruments
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This document describes several common weather instruments: a thermometer measures temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, a rain gauge measures precipitation, an anemometer calculates wind speed, and a barometer measures air pressure. It also notes that a weather vane shows wind direction and that meteorologists analyze readings from these instruments along with other variables to understand climate patterns and make weather predictions.
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Weather instruments
- 1. WEATHER INSTRUMENTS Thermometer • Measures temperature in degrees Celcius or degrees Fahrenheit. • For weather temperatures you can make a rough conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit by doubling the figure and adding 30. Rain Gauge • Measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen in the area.
- 2. WEATHER INSTRUMENTS Anemometer • Calculates the wind speed in kilometers /miles an hour. Barometer • Measures air pressure in units called millibars.
- 3. Weather Vane • Shows the direction of the wind. Meteorologist • More than just images of clouds, meteorologists compare temperature readings, winds, atmospheric pressure, precipitation patterns, and other variables to form an accurate picture of our climate. From past readings, meteorologists are able to draw conclusions and make predictions about how our climate will translate into local weather every day