What does the cryptic crossword clue "A submarine captain, first person to attempt meteorological technique (10)" mean?

The definition is "meteorological technique". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + NEMO (synonym of "submarine captain,") + ME (synonym of "first person") + TRY (synonym of "attempt") = ANEMOMETRY; definition: "meteorological technique" The answer is ANEMOMETRY.

A submarine captain, first person to attempt meteorological technique (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29035 | 13 Across | 2023-04-04 flower

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