how do we measure weather
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- Created on: 07-05-14 14:00
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- how do we measure weather
- weather gauge
- a wireless rain gauge which can be placed anywherein your garden
- measures precipitation (mm)
- Thermometer
- measures temperature (c)
- this device measures the temperature, traditionally these are made from mercury but now they are wireless
- Barometer
- Can be used to see if pressure is rising or falling
- Measures pressure (millibars
- Anemometer
- Measures the strength/speed of wind (mph/kph)
- Weather Vane
- Arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing
- Measures wind direction (N,S,E,W)
- Hygrometer
- Measures the amount of moisture in the air. Humidity of air is normally between 50-60%
- Measures Humidity (%)
- Sunshine Recorder
- Shows the number of hours the sun shines for
- Measures sunshine (hours)
- Stevenson Shelter
- Protects the thermometer and hydrometer from sunlight
- weather gauge
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