Meteorology

Meteorology

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radome

Weather; Meteorology

A dome used to cover the antenna assembly of a radar to protect it from the effects of weather. It may refer to either a surface-based or an airborne radar installation. Radomes must be made of ...

refraction diagram

Weather; Meteorology

A diagram showing the trajectories of wave crests in shallow water under the influence of refraction.

splash

Weather; Meteorology

A dispersion of raindrop water rebounding after reaching the earth's surface.

snow tremor

Weather; Meteorology

A disturbance in a snowfield caused by the simultaneous settling of a large area of thick snow crust or surface layer. It occurs when wind action has maintained the top foot or more as closely ...

season

Weather; Meteorology

A division of the year according to some regularly recurrent phenomena, usually astronomical or climatic. See winter, spring, summer, autumn.

A device used to measure water levels. It consists of an adjustable, pointed metallic rod that is lowered until it just pierces the water surface. A hook gauge is a similar device, except that the ...

still well

Weather; Meteorology

A device, used in evaporation pan measurements, that provides an undisturbed water surface and support for the hook gauge. The National Weather Service model consists of a brass cylinder, 8 in. High ...