Instructional Video6:19
Weatherthings

Weather Balloons and Radiosondes

6th - 8th
Weather balloons are launched around the world, twice a day, at the same time to gather and share data about the atmosphere. The balloons carry an instrument called a radiosonde which collects information. The data helps to create better...
Instructional Video
NOAA

Noaa: Estuary Education: Weather Forecasting Technology

9th - 10th
Join an NOAA scientist and learn how the National Weather Service forecasts the weather. Find out how meteorologists rely on observations, computer models, and advanced technology when determining a forecast. [7:13]
Instructional Video
NOAA

Noaa: Estuary Education: Weather Radio: Emergency Warning System

9th - 10th
Go behind the scenes of the NOAA Weather Radio system. Learn how the system goes about issuing storm watches and warnings to the community when severe weather approaches. [3:53]
Instructional Video
NOAA

Noaa: Estuary Education: To Be a Meteorologist

9th - 10th
See an interview with a high school senior who wants to study to become a meteorologist. She is working with her local National Weather Service office to find out what she will need to do to realize her dream. [3:00]