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.
Weather Monitoring. Meteorologists also work as reporters on the immediate weather systems in a given area. In emergency weather situations, such as a hurricane, the meteorologist works overtime monitoring the state of the weather and its anticipated landfall and impact on the area.