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The National Weather Service calls the information that ground observers collect "Ground Truthing".
"Even though we the National Weather Service have various types of equipment such as radar and satellite pictures, there's nothing more important than ground truth information".
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Some weather forecasting tools?
a tool that can be used for forecasting would be A barometer.
What is the baromter used for?
For measuring atmospheric pressure which is used in weather forecasting.
Name three instruments used in weather forecasting?
thermometer
What is the use of anemometer?
An anemometer is used for weather forecasting by meteorologists.
Why is the anemometer used in weather forecasting?
To measure wind speed
Why and how is the anemometer used in weather forecasting?
To determine wind speed by whatever device is used.
Why is the wind vane used in weather forecasting?
Cause it does the same thing an anemometer does?
What 2 observations are both used to describe weather?
gravity
How is a wind vane used for forecasting?
It is recorded automatically and mixed in with other results from the weather station.
How isobar diagram is used?
An isobar diagram is commonly used in weather forecasting. It shows lines of equal air pressure.
What two observations are both used to describe weather?
temperature and sky conditions
How are radar and weather balloons helpful in weather forecasting?
Radar is very important in weather forecasting because it can see any oncoming weather and this can be used to forecast where and when rain / storms / hurricanes are going to hit. Weather balloons are important also because they record and send down information of conditions in the upper atmosphere. This can also be used to see whether there is any weather coming and what the temperature/ air pressure is in the upper atmosphere.
