A meteorologist
requires a lot of tools for their trade in order to be as accurate as
possible. Among these tools is an anemometer. An anemometer is a tool
that is designed to measures wind speed and wind pressure. This is an
incredibly important tool for meteorologists because they are
responsible for studying weather patterns.
Typically for
generalized weather reports, meteorologists use an anemometer at the
weather station in order to help them predict the weather, and give
accurate readings for exact wind speeds and wind pressure. This is
not to be confused with a simpler tool known as the weather vane.
This item is merely decorative items that only roughly show which
direction the wind is blowing.
Meteorology
requires anemometers so much that they use handheld anemometers.
These tools are a mandatory part of a meteorologists go bag when they
head out to a natural disaster to report. In fact, famed Weather
Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore does not leave without his when he
heads out to report on hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards. The
handheld anemometer is the key tool for him to be able to measure the
gusts and sustained winds to give accurate reports out in the field.
Handheld
anemometers are just right to take with you wherever you go, which is
why meteorologist have them on their absolute must-have when they
have to travel to the bad storms. Ames makes a high quality handheld
anemometer. Their Handheld anemometer RVM 96B-1 is a lightweight
product with high quality construction. This is possible as a result
of being made with anodized aluminum and ball bearings. This digital
and portable model can measure both wind speed and the wind’s
direction. It has an illuminated LC wind display and offers RS 232
data transmission as an option. You have the option to measure wind
speed in m/s, km/h, knots, or in mph.
For added
benefit, this model handheld anemometer has an amazingly long battery
life and also has an automatic shut off to help conserve the battery
life. It has a type calibrated in wind tunnel and also includes a
built-in electronic compass. This easy to use model is able to be
used in all cases, which is a benefit over their competitors that are
more bulky and unable to fit in standard cases. Additionally, this
model has a lid of a handle with a ¼” nut which allows it to be
able to attach onto any standard tripod that is used for photography.
This handheld
anemometer has a mechanical system with a vane and circular scale.
This is used in order to measure the exact direction that the wind is
blowing. Because of its built-in electronic compass enables the right
orientation for this device.
These types of
tools are very important to meteorology. Even if you are not a
professionally trained meteorologist, this is a great tool for people
who want to have this information for their own interest or needs.
Professionals stand by this type of device, and you should too.
