Meteorology

Meteorology concerns itself with the science of atmospheric properties and
phenomena—a science that includes the atmosphere's physics and chemistry.

Meteorologists are often thought of as people who forecast the weather.
Meteorology is the branch of science concerned with the processes and

phenomena of the atmosphere and atmospheric effects on our
weather., especially as a means of forecasting the weather. The atmosphere is the gaseous
layer of the physical environment that surrounds a planet.
Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere concerned with the physical,

dynamic, and chemical state of the earth's atmosphere.
Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and motions within the atmosphere
on short-time scales
What will I learn?

When we do, our immediate thought is to its usefulness in predicting the weather. Yet it
covers all aspects of the atmosphere, including atmospheric physics and chemistry.
• an induction course to learn basic meteorology.

 Basic principles of atmospheric science and weather forecasting
• The broad range of weather and warning services delivered by the Bureau, and how
you can use these to make better, more informed decisions
Why is it called meteorology?

The term Meteorology has quite a history deriving from the Greek word meteoron, which
more or less meant “something in the sky.” Around 340 BC, the famous philosopher
Aristotle wrote a treatise called Meteorologica, a work covering the totality of that era's
knowledge of weather and climate.
However, the man many consider to be the “Father of Meteorology” is an Englishman

named Luke Howard. In the early 1800s, Luke Howard recorded detailed observations
of weather in and around London. His comprehensive work laid the groundwork for the
understanding of how weather works and offered suggestions as to why.
Meteorology Fields
Weather Forecasting and Warnings. ...
Atmospheric Research. ...
Meteorological Technology Development and Support. ...
Information Services. ...
Forensic Services. ...
Broadcast Meteorology. ...
Teaching.
What is meteorology and its branches?

Meteorology deals with the specific weather conditions at a given time and place, while
climatology is concerned with average weather conditions over extended periods of time
and in areas all over the globe. Synoptic and dynamic meteorology are two major
branches of meteorology.
What is another word for meteorology?

weather casting, weather forecasting
weather prediction aerology
climatology atmospheric chemistry
atmospheric physics atmospheric science
weather science
Observational data collected by doppler radar, radiosondes, weather satellites, buoys,

and other instruments are fed into computerized NWS numerical forecast models. The
models use equations, along with new and past weather data, to provide forecast
guidance to our meteorologists.
Meteorological instruments (or weather instruments), which include meteorological

sensors (weather sensors), are used to determine the state of the atmosphere at a
given time. Rain gauges are useful for measuring precipitation. Thermometers are used
to measure the temperature outside.
AnemometerAn instrument that measures the wind speed.

Wind Vane : It tells the direction of the wind.Sling PsychrometerIt measures the relative
humidity.ThermometerIt measures the air temperature. When air around the tube heats
up the liquid (of mercury or alcohol), the liquid rises up and that tube estimates the
actual temperature.Hygrometer An instrument to measure the humidity of the air.Rain
GaugeIt measures the amount of rain fallen over a time-period.Weather BalloonIt
measures the weather conditions high up in the atmosphere.Weather SatellitesIt
captures photographs to track large-scale air motions taking place over the Earth’s
surface from space.BarometerUsed by meteorologists to measure air pressure.When
the barometer readings rise up, it indicates dry and sunny weather.When the barometer
readings fall, it indicates rain and stormy weather.Weather Maps It shows the
atmospheric conditions over a large portion of the Earth’s surface.The weather
measurements are formatted in special format and transmitted to WMO (World
Meteorological Organization) to help the weather forecast model.Importance of Weather
Recording
An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed and wind pressure.

Anemometers are important tools for meteorologists, who study weather patterns.
What are the 7 elements of weather?
The basic atmospheric conditions that make up the weather include precipitation,
humidity, temperature, pressure, cloudiness, and wind. The air is constantly in
motion. There also is a continuous exchange of heat and moisture between the
atmosphere and Earth's land and sea surfaces.
Meteorological elements include temperature, pressure, humidity, wind direction and

speed, radiation, and phenomena (clouds, precipitation, thunderstorms, fog,
snowstorms, etc.). The changes in the meteorological elements are the result of
atmospheric processes, which in turn determine the weather and climate.
There are nine main elements or components (or parts) of weather that are discussed
below: Temperature Wind velocity and direction Humidity Rainfall Snow Cloud
formation Sunshine Thunder Lightning
Atmospheric pressureCloudinessTopographySolar irradiance
(sunshine)HumidityPrecipitation
Precipitation (It Could be rain, hail, sleet or snow)
Who is called a meteorologist?

A meteorologist is an individual with specialized education who uses scientific principles
to explain, understand, observe or forecast the earth's atmospheric phenomena and/or
how the atmosphere affects the earth and life on the planet.

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Meteorology concerns itself with the science of atmospheric properties and

phenomena—a science that includes the atmosphere's physics and chemistry.

Meteorology is the branch of science concerned with the processes and

Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere concerned with the physical,

What will I learn?

• an induction course to learn basic meteorology.

Why is it called meteorology?

However, the man many consider to be the “Father of Meteorology” is an Englishman

What is meteorology and its branches?

What is another word for meteorology?

Observational data collected by doppler radar, radiosondes, weather satellites, buoys,

Meteorological instruments (or weather instruments), which include meteorological

AnemometerAn instrument that measures the wind speed.

An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed and wind pressure.

What are the 7 elements of weather?

Meteorological elements include temperature, pressure, humidity, wind direction and

Who is called a meteorologist?

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