Weather Instruments

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Wind-vane direction concept with two whole generic inactive decorative arrow vanes on display bases; no exact models, compass reference or wind reading shown.

Wind-vane direction: what a north wind means

Understand why a north wind comes from the north. Use original direction examples and read actual Mermaid and Squirrel weathervane descriptions.

Anemometer airflow units concept with two whole generic inactive vane meters, one separate sensor and cable, a blank notebook and pencil on a wooden bench.

9 min read

Anemometer airflow units: speed needs an opening area

Follow invented airflow models to see how cross-sectional area connects speed to volume rate, and why spatial and timed means answer different questions.

Relative humidity and temperature concept with a complete generic room monitor and handheld meter resting separately with blank inactive screens.

9 min read

Relative humidity and temperature: read the two together

Read relative humidity with temperature and dew point, using actual TP50 and PCE-555BT descriptions while keeping accuracy, updates, and memory separate.

Rain gauge measuring tubes illustrated conceptually by a whole generic empty collector, funnel and narrow inner tube on a potting bench.

9 min read

Rain gauge measuring tubes: why the water column looks taller

Understand the Stratus seller-described wide collector and narrow measuring tube, with abstract geometry kept separate from actual gauge dimensions and accuracy.

Weather station readings concept with a whole generic inactive blank-screen display beside a plain cup and closed book on a wooden table by a window.

9 min read

Weather station readings: ranges, totals and forecasts explained

Understand weather station readings through actual AcuRite Iris and Atlas ranges, update intervals, rainfall totals, comfort information and future forecasts.