Weather forecasting

Weather forecasting

Weather forecasting (/ˈwɛðər ˌfɔːrˈkæstɪŋ/) is the application of science and technology to predict the conditions of the atmosphere for a given location and time.

Etymology

The term "weather forecasting" comes from the combination of the words "weather", from the Old English 'weder', and "forecast", from the Middle English 'forecasten', which means to plan or prepare for the future.

Related Terms

• Meteorology: The scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.
• Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding a planet or other astronomical body.
• Climate: The long-term average weather of a region including typical weather patterns, the frequency and intensity of storms, cold and heat waves, and the average and range of temperature and precipitation.
• Hydrometeor: Any water or liquid sublimate particle that is suspended in the atmosphere or that falls from it.
• Barometer: An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
• Anemometer: A device used for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument.
• Thermometer: An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
• Hygrometer: An instrument for measuring the humidity of the air or a gas.
• Weather satellite: A type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.
• Weather radar: A type of radar used to locate precipitation, calculate its motion, and estimate its type (rain, snow, hail etc.).

See also

• Meteorological phenomena
• Weather station
• Weather map
• Weather balloon
• Weather vane

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Weather forecasting
• Wikipedia's article - Weather forecasting

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