1. Weather Instruments by Brian Fontaine

2. Meteorologists use many different types of instruments to collect data about the weather conditions.

3. Thermometers measure temperature

4. Rain gauges measure the amount of precipitation that has fallen. http://www.weathershop.co.za/Raingauge/47_1000pic.jpghttp://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2006/raingauge.jpg

5. Barometers show where areas of high and low pressure are. http://www.stuffintheair.com/images/barometerdial.jpg http://img.alibaba.com/photo/10926762/Wireless_Barometer_Jumbo_LCD_Wall_Clock.jpg High pressure signals what kind of weather? What temperature air?

6. The mercury barometer was invented in 1643 by Evangelista Torricelli. http://www.barometerplanet.com/wp- content/uploads/2009/09/merc_barometer.jpg

7. Aneroid barometers are more commonly used today. http://www.usatoday.com/weather/waneroid.htm

8. With the Data from Hundreds of Places, Weather Maps Show Lines of Barometric Pressure

9. Wind Speed is Measured by a Anemometer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemometer www.delta-education.com An Aerovane

10. Wind Direction is Measured with a Wind Vane http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Britain/Weather/WindVane.jpg http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/images/windvane.jpg

11. Hygrometers Measure Humidity https://secure.scientificsales.com/cw2/Assets/product_full/HTAB-176_hygrometer_lg.jpg http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50468495/Thermometer_and_Hygrometer__Weather_Station.jpg

12. Psychrometers also measure humidity http://cse.cosm.sc.edu/erth_sci/Atmos/w15244.jpg

13. Weather Satellites Collect Data from Space http://www.weatherquestions.com/satellites.jpg

14. And take pp-to-the-minute ictures of weather patterns http://www.minidisc.org/weathersats.jpg

16. Doppler RADAR detects cloud cover and precipitation by using radio waves. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Norman_Doppler_Radar_-_NOAA.jpg/800px-Norman_Doppler_Radar_-_NOAA.jpg

17. Doppler Radar Image http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories/images/tornado-doppler-radar050803.jpg

18. http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories/images/claudette-radar071503- 1536z2.jpg

19. NOAA uses ships, satellites, and planes to collect information about the weather. http://www.moc.noaa.gov/mf/mfkodiak.jpg http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/images/content/163343main_NOAA-P3.jpg http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4312/p142.jpg

20. Weather Computers Assimilate all the Weather Data. http://www.noaa.gov/features/02_monitoring/images/Photo%201_nyaviationc enter.jpg

21. Your Quiz What does a thermometer measure? What does a barometer measure? What does a hygrometer measure? What does a anemometer measure? What does a wind vane measure? What does a satellite do? What does a Doppler radar do?

22. YOUR CHALLENGE: Create a weather station that: (page 112-114 of JP text) 1)Contains an: Anemometer, Barometer, Wind Vanes, Rain Gauge, Thermometer, and Hygrometer. 2)Get all your instruments on the cardboard square. 3)Make it as neat as possible. 4)Use as little supplies as possible. 5)You only get the supplies in your bin except: Hair, tape, glue, and string.

23. Supplies: 1- 12” x 18” Piece of Construction Paper 1- 8” x 10” piece of cardboard 1 balloon 1- dixie cup 1- clump of clay 4- Index Cards 3- Toothpicks 5- Straws 1- Pin 1- Push Pin 1- Piece of Styrofoam 2- Rubber Bands 1- Pencil 1- Small Paperclip.