Meteorological Instruments

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What is an Anemometer?

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A meteorological device used to measure wind speeds, commonly found in weather stations.

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What are the types of Anemometers?

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1. Cup Anemometers 2. Windmill Anemometers 3. Ultrasonic Anemometers

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What is a Cup Anemometer?

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Also known as rotational anemometers, they are the simplest type of anemometer and have been around for a very long time.

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What is a Windmill Anemometer?

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An anemometer that can determine the direction of the wind, featuring a propeller attached to the front of the device.

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What is an Ultrasonic Anemometer?

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An anemometer that uses sonic pulses to measure the velocity of the wind.

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What does a Barometer measure?

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Atmospheric pressure, which changes with local weather.

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What is a Hygrometer?

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A device used for detecting and measuring humidity.

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What is a Rain Gauge?

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An instrument for measuring the precipitation that has fallen in a given time interval.

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What is a Barograph?

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A barometer that reads and records atmospheric pressure continuously.

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What is a Thermograph?

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An instrument that measures and records air temperature continuously.