Tools of a Meteorologist

Thermometer

  • Purpose: Measures air temperature. It measures temperature in Celsius ad Fahrenheit
     
  • Use in Forecasting: Temperature trends help predict fronts, frost, and heatwaves.  

Barometer

  • Purpose: Measures air pressure.
     
  • Use in Forecasting: Falling pressure usually signals stormy weather; rising pressure suggests clearing skies.

Anemometer

  • Purpose: Measures wind speed.
     
  • Use in Forecasting: Wind speed changes help track storm systems and pressure gradients.

    Wind Vane (Weather Vane)

    • Purpose: Shows wind direction.
       
    • Use in Forecasting: Wind shifts indicate approaching weather fronts or storms.

    Rain Gauge

    • Purpose: Collects and measures rainfall.
       
    • Use in Forecasting: Confirms precipitation amounts for flood monitoring and model accuracy

    Weather Balloon (Radiosonde)

    • Purpose: Carries instruments to measure temperature, pressure, and humidity at various altitudes.
       
    • Use in Forecasting: Provides vertical atmospheric profiles essential for storm prediction.