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Anemometers. Fun for the entire family!. Robert Sheridan Mechatronics Fall 2013. What is it and how does it work?. RPMs via magnet or generator Wind vane or tracer for direction Different kinds: hot-wire, sonic, laser doppler , et al. Applications. Gathering meteorological data
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Anemometers Fun for the entire family! Robert Sheridan Mechatronics Fall 2013
What is it and how does it work? • RPMs via magnet or generator • Wind vane or tracer for direction • Different kinds: hot-wire, sonic, laser doppler, et al.
Applications • Gathering meteorological data • Pollutant fate and transport • Aviation • Wind turbine design