Science Common Sense

1136 - What types of data are commonly used in weather forecasting and can be measured with appropriate instruments?

There are several important types of data used in weather forecasting and can be measured using special equipment. These include:

1. Temperature: Measured with thermometers to find out how hot or cold it is outside.
2. Humidity: Measured with hygrometers to see how much moisture is in the air.
3. Air Pressure: Measured with barometers to check if the air is rising or falling.
4. Wind Speed and Direction: Measured with anemometers to see how fast the wind is blowing and where it's coming from.
5. Rainfall: Measured with rain gauges to see how much rain has fallen.
6. Cloud Height and Type: Observed with satellites, radar, and cloud height meters to see what kind of clouds are forming and how high they are.
7. Sunshine and Solar Radiation: Measured with solarimeters to see how much sunlight the Earth is getting.

These measurements help meteorologists (weather forecasters) predict the weather and issue warnings for severe weather events.