An omnidirectional, tilt insensitive, wind speed threshold detector
Abstract
The considered relatively simple wind-speed threshold detector was designed in connection with requirements to develop surface sensors which could be used in the prevention of wind-shear related accidents at airports. It is pointed out that the detector indicates wind speed and not wind direction. Although in some instances wind vector information is necessary at a point, there is evidence that the most dangerous density currents will produce significant wind speed surges. A simple wind-speed sensor can, therefore, be used for the detection of thunderstorm gust fronts. A variety of other uses considered for the sensor are related to down-slope wind studies, wind caution signs for roads and bridges, aspects of wind machine protection, and site surveys.
- Publication:
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4th Symposium on Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978smoi.proc...83B
- Keywords:
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- Meteorological Instruments;
- Pressure Sensors;
- Wind Shear;
- Wind Velocity Measurement;
- Airports;
- Performance Tests;
- Terminal Facilities;
- Instrumentation and Photography