The US was already geared for war, that's what the cold war was all about. However, US tactics and machines of war had to be modified somewhat for the Vietnam War.
Just as with most other instruments, it has many variations, of which the cup anemometer is the most common. radar: Meteorologists use radar to track and measure rainfall in areas. thermometer: Thermometers play an important role in predicting the weather by allowing meteorologists to measure the temperature.
Barometer - A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A barometer can help to forecast upcoming weather based on the changes it measures in the atmospheric pressure. Some AcuRite weather stations feature a barometric pressure history chart or a pressure trend arrow so you can easily track changes, like a pressure drop. Anemometer - An anemometer measures how fast the wind is blowing, or wind speed. AcuRite weather stations can display wind speed in MPH, KPH or knots, and record current, peak and average wind speed readings. Wind Vane - A wind vane, or weather vane, is an instrument that determines which direction the wind is blowing.