The KDS-132 Sensor measures wind speed and direction in automatic weather station applications and is particularly suited for recording storms and gales. A 3-cup anemometer rotor coupled to an optical chopper measures wind speed and a non-contact quadrature hall-effect sensor measures wind direction. The wind cup and weather vane are built of durable materials that withstand high wind speeds.
The sensor improves the ability of meteorologists to forecast the weather and issue storm warnings. It helps them to detect whether rapid changes in the wind pattern will lead to gale-force winds. The information collected by the sensor is also used for studying the current weather and for confirmation of forecasts and warnings.
Features
- Developed indigenously
- Stable, predictable long-term performance
- High limiting speed
- Reliable estimation of gales or storms
- Tight interchangeable tolerance
- No dead-band in direction sensing
- Individual sensor calibration
- Wide supply voltage
- Easy integration; RS485 digital interface
Specifications:
Wind Speed:
Range: 1 m s-1 to 100 m s-1
Accuracy: +/- 1 m s-1 (1 m s-1 to 35 m s-1)
Resolution: 0.01 m s-1
Output Units: m s-1, knots
Wind Direction:
Range: 0° to 360°
Accuracy: +/-5°
Resolution: 1°
Output Units: Degrees
Calibration Traceability Offered: IMD