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.
The main tool used for track tornadoes is doppler radar, which can measure wind speeds remotely. It can detect the signature of a tornado or the circulation from which one may â¦ form. However, doppler radar cannot determine whether or not a tornado is actually on the ground. For that trained weather spotters go out and report any tornado sightings.