Advancements in Weather Forecasting: From Prediction to Nowcasting

The video explores the evolution of weather forecasting from ancient methods used by scientists like Galileo to modern nowcasting techniques. It highlights the challenges posed by global warming, which accelerates weather changes, and explains how real-time data from various sources is used to create live 3D weather models. The video also discusses the difficulty in measuring precipitation compared to temperature and wind speed.

What was one of the main tools used by ancient scientists like Galileo to predict the weather?

• Digital thermometers

• Weather maps

• Ocean buoys

• Weather satellites

How does global warming affect weather patterns?

• It leads to more rapid changes and interactions between weather systems.

• It has no effect on weather patterns.

• It makes weather systems more stable.

• It causes weather systems to change more slowly.

What is 'now casting' in modern weather prediction?

• Forecasting weather for the next year

• Analyzing historical weather data

• Predicting weather for the next month

• Reporting weather in real-time as it happens

Which of the following is NOT a tool used in 'now casting'?

• Ancient weather maps

• Satellites

• Ground radar

• Weather balloons

Why is precipitation considered challenging to measure?

• It does not affect weather patterns.

• It is easier to measure than temperature.

• It varies widely in any given area.

• It is consistent across all areas.