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Slide 1: Meteorology By Emily V. and Erin O.
Slide 2: What is Meteorology? • Meteorology is the studying and forecasting of weather.
Slide 3: Definitions • Meteorologist- A scientist who studies and predicts the weather. • Meteorology- The study of the atmosphere and weather forecasting.
Slide 4: Weather Instruments • ThermometerMeasures air temperature.
Slide 5: Barometer • Measures air pressure.
Slide 6: Sling Psychometer • Measures relative humidity. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/w xinstruments.htm
Slide 7: Rain Gauge • Measures the amount of rain that has fallen. algringasblogicito.blogspot.com
Slide 8: Wind Vane • Determines the direction from which the wind is blowing. upload.wikimedia.org
Slide 9: Anemometer • Measures wind speed. www.starmeter.cn
Slide 10: Compass • An instrument used for finding directions. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/wxinstruments. htm
Slide 11: Weather Balloon • Measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere. http://www.weatherwizkids.com/wxinstruments.htm
Slide 12: Hygrometer • Measures water vapor in the air. www.cigarextras.com
Slide 13: The History of Meteorology • The birth of meteorology happened near the end of the 16th century. • In the 17th century different thermometers were developed but their accuracy was questioned.
Slide 14: • In the 17th century the barometer was also developed. • People kept records to predict future weather.
Slide 15: • In the 1950’s they developed high- speed computers. • On April 1, 1960 they sent a meteorological satellite into space.
Slide 16: Weather Forecasting Today • • • • • Some new instruments are: Faster computers Doppler radar More reliable thermometers Satellite images
Slide 17: Severe Weather Safety • • • • • During a tornado stay away from windows. Find shelter. Protect yourself. Stay on low ground. If a power line has fallen don’t go near it.
Slide 18: Sources • www.met.fsu.edu/explores/methis.html • www.weatherwizkids.com