Drag sphere anemometer
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005128
A type of anemometer that measures wind speed by determining the drag force exerted on a suspended sphere. The sphere's displacement or the force required to keep it stationary indicates the wind's velocity. This instrument provides a direct measure of the dynamic pressure of the wind.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005128 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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