Weather Watching: Five Elements to Accurate Predictions

Overview

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if a person, such as myself, can forecast the weather by using simple techniques such as observing wind patterns, cloud formations and using simple measuring devices. Methods/Materials The materials used in my project were a barometer, scientific journal, camera, pen, thermometer, hygrometer and computer. The computer was used too look up additional barometric pressures on Internet sites. After I set my hygrometer, barometer and thermometer, I recorded the weather patterns and instrument readings for consecutive days. This experiment lasted for two trials. Results The results of trial I, which consisted of 12 day, were 55% of my predictions were correct and 45% of my predictions were incorrect. The results of trial II, which lasted for 10 days, were 67% of my predictions were correct and 33% of my predictions were incorrect. Conclusions/Discussion In conclusion weather predictions are possible by observing wind patterns and cloud formations. Accurate recordings of winds and clouds and the use of simple instruments can lead to weather forecast. Through this project I found out different clouds, such as stratus, cumulus and cirrus, and recordings of barometric pressures can lead to figuring out the weather of following days to come.

Competition history

• CSEF 2004 Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments · Entry S0603

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