meteorological measurement

[ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈmeʒərmənt]
nounfemininepl: meteorological measurements / medições meteorológicas
medição meteorológica
1. The quantitative determination of atmospheric conditions and weather-related variables such as temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, and precipitation
Accurate meteorological measurements are essential for weather forecasting and climate research.
As medições meteorológicas precisas são essenciais para previsão do tempo e pesquisa climática.
2. The process of using instruments and devices to collect data about atmospheric phenomena
The weather station performs continuous meteorological measurements throughout the day.
A estação meteorológica realiza medições meteorológicas contínuas durante todo o dia.
3. Numerical data obtained from instruments that quantify atmospheric properties
Historical meteorological measurements help scientists understand climate patterns.
As medições meteorológicas históricas ajudam os cientistas a entender os padrões climáticos.
In Brazil, meteorological measurements are crucial for agricultural planning (especially in regions dependent on rainfall) and disaster preparedness. The term is widely used by INMET (Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia) and in weather forecast contexts. In the USA and English-speaking countries, such measurements are fundamental to the National Weather Service operations and climate research initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
atmospheric measurementweather measurementclimatic measurementmeteorological data collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
speculationestimationconjecture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
medição meteorológica
Standard term used in scientific and educational contexts
São Paulo
medição meteorológica / levantamento meteorológico
Common in meteorological institutes and universities
Rio de Janeiro
medição meteorológica
Used in weather services and research institutions
Portugal
medição meteorológica / observação meteorológica
Portuguese variant, sometimes prefers 'observação' (observation)

Related Words

anemometerbarometerthermometerhygrometerpluviometerweather stationmeteorologyclimatology

Related Idioms & Phrases

take meteorological measurements
conduct meteorological measurements
record meteorological measurements
accurate meteorological measurements
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