Weather Things: Advanced Weather Instruments

The video tutorial explains the role of transmissometers and ceilometers in measuring visibility and cloud base at airports, which are crucial for safe aircraft operations. It highlights the importance of various weather instruments, such as those measuring ultraviolet radiation and electric fields, in predicting weather events like lightning. The tutorial emphasizes the need for proper calibration and positioning of instruments to ensure accurate data collection. It concludes by discussing how weather data is used to study past climates and predict future weather patterns.

Explain the importance of calibrating weather instruments.

In what ways do weather instruments contribute to climate studies?