The Ames Handheld Anemometer RVM 96B-1 is a
personal anemometer for pretty much any situation where wind speed is an
important factor. At 275mm tall and weighing only 0.5kg it is lightweight and
practical. With it's illuminated LC wind speed display, long battery life and
optional RS 232 data transmission it is
suitable for all kinds of fieldwork; be it checking for wind safety on a
construction site or assessing safety at sea.
The RVM 96B-1 comes with its own 3kg
transport and storage case and so can be kept in the trunk of a car at all
times, ready for use by the professional engineer or construction site
professional. It is also a useful tool for emergency services such as the
Coastguard or Fire Service: when it's important for the safety of your crew to
know how strong the wind force is and from which direction, what better than to
have a handheld anemometer such as the RVM 96B-1 within easy reach? It will
measure the wind speed in 1 second intervals with its 3 cup Robinsons Cross and
optoelectronic sensors, providing accurate readings within plus or minus 0.5
m/s while the built in electronic compass and wind vane with circular scale
enable the user to plot wind direction within plus or minus 5 degrees.
The RVM 96B-1 also has a military
application in the plotting of ordinance trajectories and parachute landing
zones. Solidly constructed with Anodised Aluminium the RVM 96B-1 can be taken
into any environment with confidence. It can also be attached to any standard
photographic tripod for use in trickier terrains.
Not only is the RVM 96B-1 an invaluable
tool for industry and the services but it is a vital tool for use in sports
events. Wind surfers, javelin or hammer throwers, even serious kite flyers
could all benefit from being able to assess safe parameters within which to
participate in their given activities. Golf courses, cricket clubs and any
other activities which involve launching projectiles into the air can now have
a light weight, easy to use accessory to the sport which enables organisers to
assess with confidence the safety of play in windy conditions. Sailing clubs
and yachtsmen can have an additional item in their equipment lists to easily
and accurately monitor prevailing sea conditions.
Finally the RVM 96B-1 is an essential tool
for mobile weather stations and geographical expeditions working in extreme
environments. Easily carried in a kit bag, battery operated and suitable for
use in all conditions the RVM 96B-1 can operate at temperatures as low as minus
20 degrees centigrade and as high as 40 degrees centigrade and has a battery
life of seventy hours.
