Weather Instruments and Products for Forecasting
Everyone can find the latest satellite photos of the weather anywhere on earth in this guide. Find out how NASA operates satellites and reports to local and national agencies to bring you the latest in forecast technology. Make your own models and weather instruments like hygrometers and thermometers. Whether you are building or buying science equipment, this is the place for the latest news.
Weather radar is one weather instrument used by a meteorologist to deliver local forecasts. Advances have been made making storm prediction even more accurate with the introduction of OU-Prime (Polarimetric Radar for Innovations in Meteorology and Engineering).
Weather gifts are excellent for the weather and science lover. If you are looking for presents for the hard-to-shop-for person in your life, I have put together a wonderful list of items you may never have considered. While a weather instrument may not be on the top of your holiday gift ideas, they really are fun! As an example, I once bought my grandmother an indoor/outdoor weather station and s…
Find a detailed explanation and photos of the inner workings of this simple weather instrument used to measure humidity.
Measuring the amount of air pressure in your area is explained in this article. Now you can determine if a high or low pressure system is approaching your area and maybe even build your own barometer!
Whether you are a homeowner, farmer, worker, scientific researcher or just curious, you will find a detailed explanation of tipping bucket rain gauges here.
Teachers around the world can learn to use satellites in the classroom with membership into the Satellite Educators Association. Learn how to improve students achievement and increase understanding of the use of satellites in weather forecasting.
UARS launched in 1991 and was recently decommissioned. It was designed to measure ozone depletion, winds, and atmosphere composition. Courtesy of NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center SVS. (File=MPEG-1, 171mb, 17 min long)
Read the mission objectives of the AURA satellite, part of the Earth Observing System (EOS). The satellite is designed to study atmospheric chemistry, ozone trends, and climate change.
Learn the basics of creating your own weather station at home or at school from this Royal Meteorological Society report.
Watch this video clip on the effects of geography on weather and climate. Courtesy of NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center SVS (File=MPEG-1, 9mb)
