Weather
The state of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, cloudiness, visibility, pressure, and winds, can
be classified as weather. When persons predict weather coming at a time in the future, it is called weather forecasting. Weather forecasting is one of the foremost goals of meteorology studies, and has depended on scientific and technological innovations since the middle of the 19th century. As it is different from climate, weather tracks the short-term variations of the atmosphere, in increments of minutes or months. The articles below will help you know more on weather.
- What Causes Wind
Going by the simplest possible definition, wind is the flow of gases from one place to another. This is just a basic definition though, and there is a lot more to know about this natural phenomenon - its formation being one of them.
- Barometric Pressure Readings
Reading a weather map may seem to be a tedious task, unless you are well versed with its basics, and when it comes to the basics, barometric pressure readings cannot be ignored. Continue reading to know more about barometric pressure readings, and its use in weather forecasting.
- Why Do We Have Seasons
They come and they go, bringing with them something unique like snow or spring fever. The monsoons come with the fanfare of thunder and lightning and the blowing of winds. The summer beckons everyone to head to the nearest swimming pool or beach. While rushing out to catch the first snowflake on your tongue, have you ever thought why do we have all these seasons?
- How to Read a Weather Map
A weather map can be defined as a map showing the important meteorological data in a definite area at a specific time. The article below explains how to read a weather map and analyze the weather situation in a particular region.
- How to Make a Wind Vane
A wind vane is a weather instrument used to determine the direction of wind in meteorology. It is one of the oldest and simplest weather forecasting instruments. Read on to know how to make a wind vane of your own.
- Wireless Home Weather Stations
Wouldn't you want to know the weather outside your house without going to much trouble? Become your own weather guide, by installing wireless weather station at your home.
- Home Weather Stations: How to Build a Weather Station
A low-tech facility which ensures that your children have fun while they learn, home weather station has become a concept of fascination among students of late. Continue reading...
- What is Data Logger
Data logger systems, also known as data acquisition systems, are used to record data after measurements. To know more, read on...
- What Causes Monsoons
Monsoons are influenced by the land and sea temperature differences. They are a recurring phenomenon caused by the Earth's tilt in relation to the Sun.
- Romanian Traditional Rain Forecast
How do Romanians predict rain? Although these days most of the superstitions have become obsolete, some practical ways to predict rain still remain.
- Rain Gauges
Here is an article which would throw some light upon the working and types of rain gauges.
- Weather Instruments
Our atmosphere is unique not only because it sustains millions of life forms, but also because it fluctuates as our needs change, to accommodate adaptations. Weather conditions can be measured in a number of ways.
- Anemometer
If you want to know the way, velocity of wind is measured throughout the world, read this article which describes Anemometers and the way they work along with their types.
- Weather Predictions - Local Weather Forecast
The weather forecasts play an important part in human lives, especially when we are trying to book for some kind of outdoor activity. But can we always rely on the TV weather broadcast? Luckily, there are several weather forecast reporting devices that we can use.
- What is a Desktop Weather Station?
Know more about desktop weather station and its advantages.
- What is El Niņo?
The El Niņo effect was the most talked about phenomenon in the mid-nineties. El Niņo has changed a lot of things all over the world. It is crucial to understand at least some of the effects of El Niņo.
