Nephoscope (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument that uses a grid for measuring the altitude, direction, and velocity of movement of clouds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The meteorologist used a nephoscope to track the movement of the storm clouds across the sky.
- A nephoscope was installed at the weather station to provide accurate measurements of cloud movement.
- The nephoscope's grid system allowed researchers to calculate the velocity of the clouds with great precision.
- By using a nephoscope, scientists can study the behavior of clouds and better understand weather patterns.
- The nephoscope's readings indicated that the clouds were moving rapidly towards the east at an altitude of 5,000 feet.