1. What are some of the global gadgets mentioned in the video that collect data for weather forecasting?
- Radar systems, weather balloons, ocean monitoring buoys, and various other instruments.
2. How do weather satellites contribute to the understanding of atmospheric changes?
- Weather satellites in orbit provide a comprehensive view of atmospheric changes before they reach Earth by observing temperature, humidity, and winds.
3. Describe the role of numerical weather prediction in the weather forecasting process.
- Numerical weather prediction is the process where data, including satellite observations, is fed into powerful supercomputers. These computers analyze millions of bits of data about current weather, oceans, and the atmosphere to forecast future weather conditions.
4. List at least three sectors or groups of people mentioned in the video that rely on accurate weather forecasts.
- Governments, pilots, farmers, fishermen, sailors, shop owners, tourists, building workers, and power stations.