Weather forecasts
_____ are detailed computer programs that solve a set of complex mathematical formulas. The formula is predict _______, when, precipitation, and types of clouds
Computer models, tempature
Modern weather forecast are made with the help of _______.
Computers
Meteorologists measure ____________ before making a forecast.
Conditions of atmosphere
_________ is a special form of radar that can be used to detect precipitation an approximate wind speed
Doppler radar
________ are represented as lines with symbols on them
Fronts
Satellites provide weather information by measuring the _________ given off by earth in by taking photographs
Heat
______ Images provide information about cloud temperature and height
Infrared
Weather maps have ________, which are symbols made up of lines that connect places that have equal air pressure. These lines give information about _____.
Isobars, wind
______ are lines that connect places that have the same temperature
Isotherm
A _______ is a package of weather instruments that are carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon
Radio sonde
Measurements include temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, and wind ________ and _________
Speed and direction
The _______ model displays many weather measurements for a specific location. It appears on _______.
Station model, WeatherMap
A _______ describes a set of weather measurements made on earth surface
Surface report
An _______ describes wind, temperature, and humidity conditions above earth surface
Upper air report