Storms are complex and have changing atmospheric variables such as temperature, wind, and moisture.
The key to weather prediction lies in accurately measuring these variables and feeding the data into numerical models that can predict changes in the atmosphere. Considering the difficulties of forecasting atmospheric variables, it is not surprising that predictions sometimes differ from what actually occurs. Soon, new measurements made by remote sensing instruments using advanced technologies should radically improve weather and climate predictions. Remote sensing is the science of detecting and measuring phenomena without coming into contact with it. Current observation instruments are mounted on airborne platforms and low Earth orbiting satellites.