The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Baron Critical Weather Institute are opening a new interactive exhibit, “How We Know the Weather,” on Monday at the rocket center.

The STEM-based and educational exhibit includes 30 interactive displays, live feeds, and sensory experiences that invite visitors to learn about the science of weather and the instruments developed to measure the interaction between the Sun and the Earth. Subjects range from the evolution of weather satellites and radar technology to the science of lightning.

The exhibit includes important information about tornadoes and hurricanes, including a walk-in tornado shelter. A wind exhibit allows visitors to see patterns of wind movement, and another illustrates how to read radar maps.

“We are pleased to add this dynamic exhibit to the Rocket Center,” Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the Space & Rocket Center, said in a news release. “It’s been exciting watching this engaging exploration of the weather come to life, and we look forward to sharing it with our guests and our Space Camp students. Like everything we do, this exhibit inspires the spirit of discovery and is an investment in lifelong learning.”

“We are excited to unveil this cutting-edge exhibit in partnership with the USSRC,” Institute Founder Bob Baron added. “This comprehensive exhibit explores the evolution of weather instrument development through time and demonstrates how these advancements have improved our understanding of ‘How We Know the Weather.‘”

Baron, a former meteorologist with WAAY 31 and WAFF 48 television stations in Huntsville, founded the Baron Critical Weather Institute to develop better tornado detection technology. Over the past 30 years, the foundation has developed radar, critical weather intelligence, storm tracking and alerting technology products.