Weather instruments
Weather instruments include thermometers, barometers, rain gauges, anemometers, wind vanes and weather satellites.
Thermometer
A thermometer consisting of either liquid mercury or colored alcohol measures temperature.
Barometer
This instrument measures the pressure of the atmosphere.
Rain Gauge
A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall during a definite period of time.
Anemometer
An anemometer measures the wind speed, which can assist a meteorologist conclude how bad a hurricane is.
Wind Vane
The wind vane indicates wind direction.
Weather Satellite
Weather satellites are used to view the weather systems from space.
