Instrumentation and Control News - Wind Sensors

Measure air velocity and temperature of ionizers

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 14:20:50 +0200

This portable anemometer provides fast, accurate readings with digital readability and the convenience of a remote sensor. It provides simultaneous display of air velocity and temperature.

US National Weather Service chooses wind sensors

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:22:57 +0200

Vaisala has received a significant order for ultrasonic wind sensors from the National Weather Service of the United States as part of its nationwide surface observation system

Weather stations on top of the world at Everest

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:22:57 +0200

The China Meteorological Administration has chosen Vaisala's automatic weather stations for the modernization of the weather observation network in the Tibet Autonomous Region

Ambient light sensor tunes LCD light to eye-friendly level

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:35:03 +0200

Capella Microsystems said backlighting typically consumes more battery power than any other function, and the new CM3200HS, CM3200 and CM3000 devices can increase the battery life of notebook computers by up to 41 percent and increase the battery life of cell phones by up to 100 percent...

New ultrasonic wind sensor from Vaisala

Sat, 13 May 2006 19:08:11 +0200

The WMT50 has an array of three equidistant ultrasonic transducers on a horizontal plane to ensure accurate wind measurement from any direction. The sensor has no moving parts, it is resistant to corrosion. Heating is optionally available in the WMT50...

Acoustic resonance anemometer wins Queen’s Award

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:53:20 +0200

A sensing firm has scooped two Queen’s Awards on the back of its successful anemometer...

Weatherbug gives students hands-on experience

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:00:20 +0100

Wind, rain, humidity, temperature and other features are measured and collected for historical data. We also integrate the technology into the classroom to study how weather patterns effect pollution in our atmosphere...

Board Provides Simultaneous Air Velocity and Temperature Measurements

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:04:50 +0100

The compact ISD-232 temperature and air velocity measurement board has a 3.34 x 1.44 inch (8.48 x 3.65 mm) platform, and is just 0.55 inch (1.39 cm) high. Total weight is 26 grams (1.02 oz). Two independent sensors are included, and the system can be customized for difference temperature and velocity ranges...

Firm to test wind power in Warners

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:31:45 +0100

The towers would hold anemometers, vanes, temperature sensor, data logger, lightning rod and grounding wires. The effective life of the tower is more than five years. Forest Service specialists will analyze the proposed project for impacts on wildlife, visibility, heritage and cultural resources, botany, culture and the economy.

Behind the science of tracking storms

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:36:57 +0200

'Hurricane hunters' follow Katrina in quest to understand storms. The federal government’s “hurricane hunters” closed the book on Hurricane Katrina on Monday after days of monitoring the monster storm — and breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that New Orleans was spared the heaviest blow.

Lockheed to buy Colorado firm

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:33:20 +0200

Louisville, Colo.-based Coherent makes lasers for uses that include weather radar systems, tools that can detect chemical and biological agents and sensors that monitor wind. Lockheed, the nation's largest defense contractor, plans to fold the company into its Space Systems division based in Denver.

Controller Automates Wind Tunnel Testing

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:23:02 +0200

Two independent sensors simultaneously measure air velocity and temperature to provide a wide range of wind-tunnel test conditions. It regulates air velocities from 60 to 10,000'/min, and rapid feedback from the sensors maintains the air flow in the test domain to within ±0.5% of the set velocity...

New Wind Sensors Installed on Local Bridges

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 20:40:01 +0200

The devices are put on the bridges to monitor both strong nor'easters and approaching hurricanes, when the early winds come out of the northeast. The sensors will take the guess-work out of determining when it's no longer safe to cross the bridges.

Position sensor, linear displacement sensor shipments to increase

Wed, 25 May 2005 19:30:34 +0200

VDC anticipates positive growth in North American markets for sensors through 2007, based on improving health of the U.S. economy and increasing implementation of sensors for monitoring and control in many products and equipment.

Wind Speed Recorder Provides Adjustable Reading Intervals

Wed, 18 May 2005 21:11:15 +0200

The MadgeTech WIND110 is a compact wind speed recorder consisting of a standard 3-cup anemometer which can be mounted outdoors and a data logger with an LCD display that can be wall-mounted inside...