Nephoscope

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007506",
  "term": "Nephoscope",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument used to observe the direction and speed of cloud movement. Early versions, such as the comb nephoscope, used a series of parallel bars to track cloud motion against a background. Modern nephoscopes often involve optical or photographic techniques to provide more precise measurements of cloud velocity and direction.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nephoscope/"
}