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.
Hurricane Severity Index. The Hurricane Severity Index (or HSI) is a hurricane rating system which defines the strength and destructive capability of a storm. The HSI uses equations which incorporate the intensity of the winds and the size of the area covered by the winds.