Weather Forecasting and Climate Research

The video discusses the global network of weather stations, including unmanned stations in remote areas, which collect and transmit data on various weather parameters. This data is used to create weather maps and improve prediction models. It is also archived for long-term climate analysis, helping to identify patterns like the Southern Oscillation Index. Some stations, especially in critical climate zones, perform additional research tasks, such as launching hydrogen balloons to gather upper atmosphere data. Ships also contribute to weather observations, enhancing our understanding of local climates and cloud formation.

What additional functions do weather stations in climatically important zones perform?

Why is it important for climatologists to understand cloud generation in the tropical Pacific?