The
original anemometer used to measure the pressure of wind was anything
but handheld; it was created by John Thomas Romney Robinson in 1846.
Although originally created to measure wind pressure it is also able
to measure speed, but with the original device being so cumbersome on
the go fast measurements with a portable device was impossible.
The
simple cup anemometer was replaced by the weather vane type, hotwire,
laser, sonic, Acoustic resonance and the basic ping pong ball
anemometer.
Thehandheld anemometer is great for people who partake in outdoor sports
as it means they can take it with them wherever they go. No one wants
to carry a cumbersome full sized anemometer; neither would they be
able to use a static one to check the wind speed and/or pressure in
different locations easily. It can easily fit in a pocket or bag and
is ready for use in seconds.
Manyhandheld devices can also measure the temperature, all in one device
meaning less to carry around. They can pick up even low wind speeds
making them ideal for those that want accurate measurements outside
of gale force wind.
Some
of the anemometers come so small that they can be carried on a
lanyard around the neck, a big improvement to the older types that
had to be carried in pieces and constructed on site. Because they are
made for outdoor use they are durable so can withstand more than the
original kind.
Being
able to measure the speed of wind is one of the factors used when
predicting the weather. The wind is caused by the earth’s surface
heat being uneven. As well as being a great weather predictor it can
also be used to make decisions as to whether to partake in certain
sports, where to construct buildings and the safety of the structure
when complete. Being handheld it’s a necessary device on building
sites to not only choose a new structure location but also to ensure
the safety of the construction workers. More recently it has also
been used to know more about the placement of wind turbines and how
wind will affect crops, the landing of aircraft and ships out at sea.
Disasters
on the horizon can also be predicted such as tornadoes, which allows
those nearby to relocate to a safer place until the weather picks up.
The predictions have allowed people to make decisions that have
ultimately saved lives and saved others the time and panic of moving
when a tornado is unlikely to affect their area.
Theanemometer was a great invention developed many years ago, but now it
has come so far with the use of technology it is something that still
has an extremely useful function in today’s modern world. Whether a
weather enthusiast, outdoor sports fanatic or just want to find the
best place to fly a kite or remote controlled aircraft, the
anemometer will allow you to find out in real time whether the
conditions are suitable for your activity.
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