METEOROLOGICAL 
NEWS & DISCOVERIES

In the 1940s, scientists unveiled the existence of jet streams—rapidly moving air currents flowing west to east in the upper layers of the atmosphere. This discovery has since transformed weather forecasting and aviation, enabling more accurate predictions and safer, faster air travel.

In 1643, Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist, invented the barometer, a revolutionary device that enabled the measurement of atmospheric pressure. This pivotal invention opened new doors in understanding and predicting weather patterns, marking a milestone in meteorological science.

In 1835, French scientist Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis formulated a theory describing how the Earth's rotation affects the movement of air and fluids, known as the Coriolis Effect. This principle has become a cornerstone in meteorology, crucial for understanding and predicting wind patterns and ocean currents globally.

In 1802, Luke Howard, an amateur meteorologist, revolutionized the study of meteorology by introducing a system to classify clouds into various types such as cumulus, stratus, and cirrus. His nomenclature, based on Latin descriptions, provides the framework still used today to understand weather patterns and atmospheric dynamics.

On April 1, 1960, the launch of TIROS-1, the first successful weather satellite, heralded the advent of satellite meteorology. This groundbreaking satellite provided unprecedented views of weather systems from space, fundamentally transforming weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.

In 1913, French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the ozone layer. This layer in Earth's stratosphere plays a critical role in absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting all life on the planet.