Wind speed and direction

Magnume

Hi,

I am looking for a way to measure wind speed and direction that is reliable in all weather conditions.

I need to take the measured values and input them to an industrial computer a PLC. Therefore I need analogue outputs from the device(s).

The system should be able to work down to minus 40 and in winds of any speed up to 240km/hr it has to be reasonably accurate.

Cost is always an issue but whatever is required.

Any ideas?

Paul

Gaoth Laidir

Vaisala are one of the leading suppliers of all types of sensors to industry.

https://www.vaisala.com/en/products/instruments-sensors-and-other-measurement-devices/weather-stations-and-sensors

tphase

Met Eireann use Vector Instruments
http://www.windspeed.co.uk/ws/index.html

Personally I'd go for an ultrasonic unit
http://gillinstruments.com/products/anemometer/anemometer.htm
http://www.youngusa.com/products/6/

From my limited experience with Vaisala kit, I wouldn't recommend them. In particular, avoid their WXT models