A rain gauge (also called udometer) is an instrument used to measure the quantity and intensity of rain over a certain period. It helps establish how much rain has precipitated over time, measured in millimeters. You might wonder what purpose is there in measuring rainfall. Well, there are many: Helps study the conditions of water … Read more
Wind speed gauges, also commonly referred to as anemometers, are tools used to measure the speed, direction, and strength of gases, including air. They have many uses: they help monitor and predict weather patterns, and are useful to determine the development of storms. But measuring wind speed can also be helpful in your everyday life. … Read more
Hygrometers are tools used to measure relative humidity in the air. Relative humidity is the difference between moisture currently present in the air and the maximum amount of moisture the air could hold at that specific temperature. To be more exact, the higher the temperature, the more moisture the air can carry. This is evident … Read more
Weather radios are necessary equipment in certain areas, as they receive a public broadcast service by government-owned radio station. These radios broadcast weather forecasts, and potential weather emergencies like storms and cyclones. Specifically, you are looking for NOAA channels, a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information, 24 hours a day, every day. … Read more
A storm glass is a device used to predict the weather. Since changes in weather influence chemical reactions, you can see how the chemical materials inside the glass react to predict the weather. How does a storm glass work? It’s quite simple: you create a mixture of chemical components and then observe how they behave … Read more
