weather instruments
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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.
WEATHER INSTRUMENTS
Anemometer• Calculates the wind speed in
kilometers /miles an hour.
Barometer• Measures air pressure in units
called millibars.
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
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