Learn About The Tools That Measure Weather. The weather instruments (weather tools) used for weather measurement include the anemometer, thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, and rain gage. In this section you'll learn about the weather variables they monitor and how weather measurement instruments work.
Most Common Side Effects of Radiation Therapy. Skin reaction: A common side effect of radiation therapy is skin irritation in the area of the body that is being treated. The skin reaction can range from mild redness and dryness (similar to a sunburn) to severe peeling (desquamation) of the skin in some patients.
Radiation therapy also can cause hair loss. Radiation therapy also attacks quickly growing cells in your body, but unlike chemotherapy, it affects only the specific area where treatment is concentrated. If you have radiation to your head, you'll likely lose the hair on your head.