Meteorology
Similar Terms: weather, temperature,wind,meteorological
Meteorology is the study of weather conditions through observing the state of the atmosphere, air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind.
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Common weather instruments used in meteorology include:
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Barometers measure atmospheric pressure or the pressure exerted by the weight of the Earth's atmosphere above a particular location.
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Thermometers measure temperature of the air, or the kinetic energy of the molecules within air.
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Hygrometers measure relative humidity or moisture content in the atmosphere. To calculate humidity, readings of temperature and air pressure are taken into account.
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Anemometers measure the wind speed and the direction the wind is blowing from at the site where it is mounted.
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Typical Marine Barometer
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