nephoscope
an instrument for determining the speed and direction of cloud motion.
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The nephoscope (Greek: cloud observer) is an instrument used in determining the directions of movement of clouds.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardSuch a horizontal mirror, adapted to measure the direction of motion of clouds, is known as a nephoscope.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardIf nephoscope observations are made, the monthly summary may include the mean direction of cloud movement for each month.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardClose by there was also a nephoscope for determining the motion of clouds.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonTo measure the motion of clouds the nephoscope (Fig. 1) is used.
Sounding the Ocean of Air | A. Lawrence Rotch
British Dictionary definitions for nephoscope
/ (ˈnɛfəˌskəʊp) /
an instrument for measuring the altitude, velocity, and direction of movement of clouds
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