WEATHER STATION

Weather Station Start the blower. Change the wind speed by turning the control knob. Use the "Mode" buttons to change the display on the digital instrument console. What’s Going On? Weather instruments are tools used to gather information for a weather forecast. Meteorologists use this information like pieces of a puzzle to assemble a picture of the weather and to make weather predictions. The Weather Connection Thermometer – measures air temperature. Barometer - measures air pressure. Hygrometer - measures water vapor in the air. Wind Vane – Measures wind direction. Anemometer - measures wind speed. Rain gauge - measures rainfall. Compare the analog instrument readings to the digital instrument readings on the console to the right. How do the readings compare? EXHIBIT SPECIFICATIONS: 37"x26"x56" 92 lbs 110 Volts Rolls on locking castors. Exhibit instruments functional (digital raingage for supervised demonstrations only). Air blower moves anemometer and wind vane.

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