Weather Scientists, called meteorologists, use many tools to forecast and study the weather. Satellites and radars are just a few of the tools meterologists use. However, those tools tie right into how the scientists forecast the weather, so if you haven't already, you will find those types of tools described in forecasting. Here, you will find the simple tools you can use to study the weather.
There are many things to measure in the weather. The wind, rain, sun, clouds, temperatures, and much more needs to be recorded. To get everything studied, scientists use specialized tools. There are tools for measuring wind speed, wind direction, cloud height, rain quantity, and much more. Many of these tools can be made out of simple household items and set up to measure the weather at your own house. Although not as accurate as professional instruments, these tools can at least give you an idea of what the weather is doing near you. Take a tour of a professional measurement center, or learn how to create your own weather station by looking below.
Tour of the National Weather Service (NWS)
Some scientists who are dedicated to recording the weather, called meteorologists, record what happens each day all over the world. This can help in forecasting, keeping records, and much more. Take a tour of the National Weather Service, a major weather study center. The tools that these scientists use are a lot like the ones you can make yourself (below). Learn about a typical day in the life of a National Weather Service Employee.
Building Your Own Weather Station
Want to find out how to build your own station. Use these instructions to set up a weather measuring system in your back yard. If you find different directions somewhere else in the site (such as in the glossary), feel free to use those instruments as well or instead of some of these ones. Have fun!
