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Foken, Thomas ; Bange, Jens:
Wind Sensors.
In: Foken, Thomas
(ed.):
Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements. -
Cham, Switzerland
: Springer
,
2021
. - pp. 243-272
. - (Springer Handbooks
)
ISBN 978-3-030-52170-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52171-4_9
Abstract in another language
Various techniques are used to measure the wind speed in the atmosphere, including cup, propeller, and sonic anemometers; the latter can also be used to measure the wind vector. Wind direction measurements are also performed using wind vanes. Sonic anemometers are the devices most commonly used for turbulence measurements. Hot-wire anemometers are employed for special measurements, and Pitot tubes are utilized for aircraft-based measurements. It is also important to note that the conditions at the measuring site can strongly influence the accuracy of wind measurements.
This chapter discusses the variables measured by all of the above devices as well as the corresponding measurement principles and their theoretical foundations. The technical data that each technique provides is presented, the maintenance that must be carried out when using each technique is described, and relevant quality control and calibration methods are introduced. The history of the development of wind sensors is also briefly summarized, and some examples of the application of wind measurements are presented.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a book |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | Wind vector; Wind direction; Wind speed; Cup anemometer; Propeller anemometer; Sonic anemometer; Sonic temperature; Laser anemometer; Pitot-static tube; Wind vane; Wind tunnel |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Earth Sciences > Former Professors > Professor Micrometeorology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Foken Research Institutions > Research Centres > Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research- BayCEER |
| Result of work at the UBT: | No |
| DDC Subjects: | 500 Science > 500 Natural sciences 500 Science > 530 Physics 500 Science > 550 Earth sciences, geology |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2021 08:19 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2021 08:19 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/67791 |
