Wind conditions in the area are measured using a three-component
high-fidelity ultra sonic anemometer (Gill Instruments, Solent) mounted on an anemometry
tower (10m high) located about 100 ft. from the instrumented structure. Wind speed and
direction (using a Young Wind Master Propeller unit) are also measured at the structure,
approximately 2 meters above the top of the chimney. Additionally, rainfall, temperature
and barometric pressure are measured at the test site.
Close-up shot of weather
instrumentation. Propeller
anemometer, rain gage,barometer,
and temperature sensor with
radiation shield shown.
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Installation of the Young propeller
anemometer in October 1997. This
anemometer as well as the rain
gauge, barometer, and temperature
sensor are fixed to the top of the
chimney.
Installation of 3-axis ultrasonic
anemometer in October 1997. The
anemometer rests on a telephone
pole located east of the Pitts center.
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