Weather Forecasting Questions

What is the purpose of launching weather balloons?

• To collect temperature, air pressure, and humidity data

• To predict the development of thunderstorms

• To provide real-time conditions from buoys

• To communicate with the National Weather Service

How many high-resolution Doppler weather radars does the NWS operate?

• 80

• 160

• 320

• 640

What is the primary purpose of the Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay system?

• To collect meteorological data in-flight

• To launch weather balloons

• To provide real-time conditions from buoys

• To communicate with the National Weather Service

How many automated surface observation systems does the NWS operate?

• 100

• 300

• 600

• 900

Who measures precipitation in the US?

• Meteorologists

• Commercial aircraft

• Unpaid civilian volunteers

• Amateur radio enthusiasts

What is the purpose of the SKYWARN program?

• To collect meteorological data in-flight

• To launch weather balloons

• To track severe weather and validate forecasts

• To communicate with the National Weather Service

What is the role of the World Meteorological Organization?

• To operate high-resolution Doppler weather radars

• To collect meteorological data in-flight

• To ensure cooperation among national forecasters

• To provide real-time conditions from buoys

What is the purpose of the GOES satellites?

• To collect temperature, air pressure, and humidity data

• To track severe weather and validate forecasts

• To provide real-time conditions from buoys

• To stream down imagery and meteorological data

What is the primary function of weather buoys?

• To collect temperature, air pressure, and humidity data

• To track severe weather and validate forecasts

• To provide real-time conditions from the Great Lakes

• To give life-saving warning of potential tsunamis

What is the purpose of running ensemble models?

• To provide real-time conditions from buoys

• To predict the development of rapid-moving thunderstorms

• To give forecasters an idea of the degree of uncertainty

• To communicate with the National Weather Service