A barometer is a basic scientific device used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure sometimes called barometric pressure. The word Barometer was derived from a Greek word ‘‘baros’’ meaning weight and ‘‘metron’’ which means measure. Atmospheric pressure is a tool to forecast weather, changes in the atmosphere which includes the air pressure. Under most conditions, the Read More
According to dictionary.com, a hygrometer [hahy-grom-i-ter], is an instrument for measuring the water-vapor content of the atmosphere. But in common terms, a hygrometer is a device used to measure the humidity of the atmosphere; detecting the percentage of the moisture in the air. Modern hygrometer uses changes in electrical capacitance, the temperature of condensation or Read More
An almanac is a calendar that uses astronomical information and weather data. Almanacs list tide data, give the positions of the stars and forecast weather each day.
Anemometer is any instrument for measuring the speed of the wind. Weather monitoring and forecasting depend on anemometers. Having wind speed measurements from many places, allows people to study patterns in the weather.