noun
- Plural of nephoscope; instruments used to observe and measure the altitude, direction, and speed of clouds.
Usage: technical; meteorology
Examples
- Meteorologists use nephoscopes to track cloud movement and predict weather patterns.
- The observatory installed several nephoscopes on the roof to monitor atmospheric conditions.
- Early nephoscopes relied on visual observation and manual calculations to determine cloud altitude.
- Modern nephoscopes often incorporate digital sensors and automated data collection systems.