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Question
Which instruments are normally available in Class-I observatory to measure the weather phenomena?
Solution
The highest category is Class-I. Typical instrumental facility available in a Class-I observatory consists of the following:
- Maximum and minimum thermometers
- Anemometer and wind vane
- Dry and Wet bulb thermometer
- Rain gauge
- Barometer
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