Predict the Weather Glossary
Some of the key terms associated with predicting weather
Convection - In meteorological terms, convection is the transfer of heat by the upward flow of hot air.
Warm sector - The zone between the warm and cold fronts where the moist humid conditions persist at the surface.
Species - Cloud shape and structure.
Variety - Arrangement of elements and transparency.
Barometer - Measures pressure changes
Hygrometer - Measures humidity.
Weather vane - Measures wind direction.
Anomometer - An instrument for measuring the force of the wind.
Thermal energy - Energy from the sun and earth.
29.92 inches of mercury - Believe it or not this is the height of mercury equal in weight to the amount of air above you and this can be measured directly with a mercury barometer.
Relative humidity - Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
Content last updated: 15/09/2006
