July 16, 2008
What You Must Know About Anemometers
If you have a child in school, you may get some questions like why use an anemometer? What is a permanent mount hot wire anemometers, or what is a wind study wireless anemometer?
Basically, an anemometer is an instrument that is designed to measure wind speed. With the advancement of technology, this instrument has advanced into various types like hot wire, davis wind, ultrasonics, aluminium cup, wireless anemometers, and more.
One of the brand names in the market is Lacrosse. There are also Ahlborn anemometer, propeller anemometer and boat anemometer spares available.
The most portable are the handheld anemometers and they make it easy and affordable for the amateur weather watcher to track and predict wind speed as well as wind chill and temperatures.
Most handheld anemometer can do the following:
· Display current, maximum, average wind speeds
· Measure wind speed in mph, Km/h, m/s, or Knots
· Report wind chill and temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius
It is a small device, measuring only 4 inches by 2 inches. It is however highly accurate and also displays the current temperature. The wind speed is measured in rages from 0.4 mph to 67 mph so it’s suitable for just about every climate this side of Antarctica.
It has a Beaufort wind scale bar graph display which makes it easy to read. The temperature is checked every 10 seconds meaning that you won’t miss a beat. Wind chill is also measured, resulting in a truly accurate account of the current weather conditions.
It also features a very clear LCD backlight and comes in a water resistant case, as you would expect for a weather device!
It is an awesome product to carry around as it is so small it can fit in your pocket. There is also a neck band for easy carrying and the thorough instruction manual clearly explains how to operate the handheld anemometer.
The LaCrosse model runs on just one lithium cell battery which should last for a year, so it is an extremely durable and affordable product to own. It also comes with a one year warranty.
Owning a handheld anemometer is a rewarding experience as you can truly track the weather in your backyard on a daily basis. From this you can predict trends and even forecast the weather for the following day or week! That is certainly something to impress your friends and family with. And if all else fails, try a windmill with anemometer for a weather study trip!
