Aircraft data, especially for commercial flights, is often transmitted via ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System), a system originally designed for sending short text messages. elaborate
Doppler radar can not only detect the speed of precipitation, but also the speed of other objects like birds, insects, and even baseballs. elaborate
Arctic sea ice is salty, unlike the freshwater ice you'd find in a freezer. elaborate
Cirrus clouds are sometimes called "mare's tails" because of their wispy, horsetail-like appearance. elaborate
There's no scientific consensus on "earthquake weather," but some people believe that atmospheric pressure changes *before* a quake might affect cloud formation, leading to unusual weather patterns. However, these observed changes are not consistently linked to earthquakes and are likely coincidental. elaborate
Some automated weather stations are powered entirely by solar energy and transmit data via satellite, allowing for data collection in remote and inaccessible locations. elaborate