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Parameters to observe

Weather is the description of the physical state of the atmosphere at a given moment. Weather observations are the basis of all weather and climate related products. The most important parameters that are observed include atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, humidity, cloud cover, and wind speed and direction.

Learn more about clouds, cloud formation and precipitation:

Online guide on clouds and precipitation of the weather world 2010 project of University of Illinois, USA.

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