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What technology are helping to eliminate global warming?

Asked by sidy badiane almost 7 years ago

Thanks for the note. That really is a "climatology" issue as opposed to "meteorology" which is really my area. A climatologist would be better equipped to answer your questions. Thanks.

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We tried measuring the amount of rain using many different sized containers. We brought our containers inside and measured the rain using a measuring cup and everyone collected a different amount of rain! Any tips for an accurate way to measure rain?

Asked by Mrs. Dumond's Class over 8 years ago

I think I would do a search for rain gauge and buy one. It needs to be calibrated for the opening and bucket size. Have fun!

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Noticed a big difference in humidity and dew points between Michigan and Iceland when it is raining. Is it because of their winds? Thank you

Asked by Pamela over 6 years ago

You could make that argument, Pamela. The amount of moisture in the air can be a function of the direction of the wind and a moisture source. Where I live, in Texas, for example, a southeast wind will bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and make it feel more humid. Thanks!

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We recently had a PVC waterline that “exploded” 3 feet underground during a bad thunderstorm. A tree near the line was struck then our water was lost. The pipe was found to have ruptured in 3 separate spots. Can lightning travel like this?

Asked by KCR over 6 years ago

So sorry about that! Yes, lightning can travel many feet away from the strike point as the energy dissipates. The explosion could have been a pressure build-up from the water boiling rapidly and increasing the pressure, the bolt can reach 50,000 degrees. https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-science-ground-currents

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What is the process you go through in order to keep individuals updated on the weather?

Asked by Lynn over 8 years ago

We use the weather forecast models and the other tools mentioned in your other question to generate a forecast and then use television, radio and social media to share information.

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Have you ever had a situation similar or the same as rain in your back yard and none in the front?

Asked by If about 6 years ago

Yup! Not too crazy. The rain has to start and stop someplace, why not over your house?! Thanks!

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I've read meteorologists use a lot of math in their studies. How about the geometry? Would you say meteorologists use more Euclidean or more Non-Euclidean geometry, specifically when studying tornadoes? Thank you!

Asked by Courtney over 7 years ago

Hi, Courtney. I’ll have to pitch that one to meteorologists in the research and numerical modeling fields. I certainly use their products but building them is out of my area. Thanks.

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What technology are helping to eliminate global warming?

We tried measuring the amount of rain using many different sized containers. We brought our containers inside and measured the rain using a measuring cup and everyone collected a different amount of rain! Any tips for an accurate way to measure rain?

Noticed a big difference in humidity and dew points between Michigan and Iceland when it is raining. Is it because of their winds? Thank you

We recently had a PVC waterline that “exploded” 3 feet underground during a bad thunderstorm. A tree near the line was struck then our water was lost. The pipe was found to have ruptured in 3 separate spots. Can lightning travel like this?

Also on Jobstr...

What is the process you go through in order to keep individuals updated on the weather?

Have you ever had a situation similar or the same as rain in your back yard and none in the front?

I've read meteorologists use a lot of math in their studies. How about the geometry? Would you say meteorologists use more Euclidean or more Non-Euclidean geometry, specifically when studying tornadoes? Thank you!

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What do YOU do?

What technology are helping to eliminate global warming?

We tried measuring the amount of rain using many different sized containers. We brought our containers inside and measured the rain using a measuring cup and everyone collected a different amount of rain! Any tips for an accurate way to measure rain?

Noticed a big difference in humidity and dew points between Michigan and Iceland when it is raining. Is it because of their winds? Thank you

We recently had a PVC waterline that “exploded” 3 feet underground during a bad thunderstorm. A tree near the line was struck then our water was lost. The pipe was found to have ruptured in 3 separate spots. Can lightning travel like this?

Also on Jobstr...

What is the process you go through in order to keep individuals updated on the weather?

Have you ever had a situation similar or the same as rain in your back yard and none in the front?

I've read meteorologists use *a lot* of math in their studies. How about the geometry? Would you say meteorologists use more Euclidean or more Non-Euclidean geometry, specifically when studying tornadoes? Thank you!

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I've read meteorologists use a lot of math in their studies. How about the geometry? Would you say meteorologists use more Euclidean or more Non-Euclidean geometry, specifically when studying tornadoes? Thank you!