The US was already geared for war, that's what the cold war was all about. However, US tactics and machines of war had to be modified somewhat for the Vietnam War.
Just as with most other instruments, it has many variations, of which the cup anemometer is the most common. radar: Meteorologists use radar to track and measure rainfall in areas. thermometer: Thermometers play an important role in predicting the weather by allowing meteorologists to measure the temperature.
Your job in this WebQuest is to discover the conditions that create hurricanes. You will also identify the differences among various types of storms. You will find out about the scale used to classify hurricanes and the tools used to detect, forecast, and track them.