The 05103 Wind Monitor delivers precise and reliable wind speed and direction measurements, engineered for harsh outdoor conditions and extreme temperatures. With durable construction, low-maintenance design, and standard output signals, it integrates seamlessly with weather stations, data loggers, and industrial monitoring systems, making it ideal for applications in meteorology, renewable energy, aviation, marine, and environmental safety.
Specifications
| Applications | Harsh (Rain with light snow. Little or no riming. Some blowing sand. No salt spray.) |
| Sensor | Helicoid-shaped, 4-blade propeller and fuselage-shaped sensor body |
| Measurement Description | Wind speed and direction |
| Operating Temperature Range | -50° to +50°C (assuming non-riming conditions) |
| Mounting Pipe Description |
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| Compliance with Standards |
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| Housing Diameter | 5 cm (2.0 in.) |
| Propeller Diameter | 18 cm (7.1 in.) |
| Height | 37 cm (14.6 in.) |
| Length | 55 cm (21.7 in.) |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.2 lb) |
Wind Speed |
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| Range | 0 to 100 m/s (0 to 224 mph) |
| Accuracy | ±0.3 m/s (±0.6 mph) or 1% of reading |
| Starting Threshold | 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) |
| Distance Constant | 2.7 m (8.9 ft) 63% recovery |
| Output | ac voltage (three pulses per revolution) 90 Hz (1800 rpm) = 8.8 m/s (19.7 mph) |
| Resolution | (0.0980 m s-1) / (scan rate in seconds) or (0.2192 mph) / (scan rate in seconds) |
Wind Direction |
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| Mechanical Range | 0 to 360° |
| Electrical Range | 355° (5° open) |
| Accuracy | ±3° |
| Starting Threshold | 1.1 m/s (2.4 mph) at 10° displacement |
| Distance Constant | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 50% recovery |
| Damping Ratio | 0.3 |
| Damped Natural Wavelength | 7.4 m (24.3 ft) |
| Undamped Natural Wavelength | 7.2 m (23.6 ft) |
| Output |
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| Voltage | Power switched excitation voltage supplied by data logger |
Weather Monitoring Stations
Meteorological Monitoring Stations
Industrial and Coastal Wind Monitoring
Renewable Energy Site Assessment
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