Fineman nephoscope
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005578
An instrument designed to measure the direction and speed of cloud movement. It consists of a mirror with a compass rose and a sighting device, allowing an observer to track a cloud's path relative to fixed points. This device provides visual observations of cloud motion, which can indicate upper-level wind patterns.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005578 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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