Measuring the wind

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Measuring the wind

An anemometer is the modern descendent of the weather vane. The anemometer (or wind gauge) measures wind speed and direction. Tiny cups on the anemometer capture the wind and spin round and round. The revolutions-per-minute of the cups determines wind speed. Anemometers also help determine wind chill temperature.

   

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