Weather instrument quizlet

Hygrometer

A Hygrometer measures the amount of water vapor

Barometer

Barometer is an instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Satellite

It orbits the earth and provides wide range of data about the earth and the atmosphere.

Wind Vane

a wind vane measures the direction of the wind (wind direction is the direction the wind is blowing). A wind vane has 4 arrows pointing to the North, South, East, West.

Anemometer

an instrument used for measuring the speed of wind. It has 4 rotating cups that measures the wind speed.

Radar

A radar is used to measure speed size and density.

Rain Gauge

A rain gauge collects and measures the amount of rainfall. A rain gauge is a long tube with measurements on the side.

Sling Psychrometer

A sling psychrometer measures the relative humidity. A Sling Psychrometer has a dry thermometer, and a wet bulb.

Thermometer

A thermometer measures the temperature in fahrenheit and celsius.

Weather Balloon

A weather Balloon is released into the atmosphere that records the temperature, pressure and humidity. It is a balloon that has a device called a radiosonde.

Wind Sock

A wind sock is used to identify wind direction . Aviators use Wind Socks to determine where their going.