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An instrument that records temperature on a graph.
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Measures the speed of the wind at various altitudes
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An instrument for measuring the amount of rainfall over a given period.
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This format uses symbols and numbers to report the weather.
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This device sends out microwaves that bounce back from clouds of water droplets and ice crystals as well as from precipitation.
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A sighting instrument used to measure the path of a pilot balloon.
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A thermometer invented by Galileo; air temperature changes in a glass bulb caused water to rise or fall in a long, thin glass tube.
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Is a simple instrument that measures temperature.
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Instruments that show the direction from which the wind is blowing.
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A pilot balloon that has a radio transmitter and is used to determine wind speeds when visibility is poor.
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Measures relative humidity. Takes advantage of the fact that in high humidity less water evaporates.
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Is a small structure with a top on to provide shade from the sun, an airtight bottom to shield from conviction currents, and latticed sides to allow the air to circulate freely.
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Most consist of a thermometer, a barometer, a hygrometer, and a radio transmitter for sending the data back to a weather station.
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Photograph the location and movement of clouds from an altitude of about 800km
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They have handles so that they can be twirled through air, these give more accurate readings.
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These charts present a synopsis (general view) of the weather data.
