Meteorology

: For accurate readings, meteorological sensors (like precipitation discrimination sensors) are typically mounted 10 feet above the ground.

: Cooler, denser air that sinks toward the surface. Core Characteristics meteorology

: Used to study the length, velocity, and statistical distribution of updrafts and downdrafts in convective systems. : For accurate readings

: Severe storms are often defined by the interaction between updrafts and downdrafts; wind shear can tilt a storm, separating these two drafts to allow the storm to sustain itself longer. wind shear can tilt a storm

: The speed of these air currents varies by altitude, often peaking in the mid-troposphere. Measuring and Monitoring

: Drafts occur when a mass of air is a different temperature than the air surrounding it.