The Top 5 Handheld Wind Meters
While the range of uses for wind meters is immense, it’s fortunate that the range of wind meters is equally huge. But first, what is a wind meter?
About Wind Meters
A wind meter, also known as an anemometer, is a tool used for measuring wind speed. There is a variety of designs available to suit different applications. The major groups of anemometers include portable handheld vane wind meters, cup anemometers, hotwire anemometers and pitot tube anemometers.
The Top 5 Wind Meters
1.Waterproof Pocket Wind Meter
The first of the five best wind meters we have selected is the Kestrel-3000. What makes it so special? This meter is smaller than your mobile phone yet can measure ten weather variables! These include current wind speed, maximum wind gust, average wind speed, air/water/snow temperature, wind chill, relative humidity, heat stress index and dew point.
Key Features:
Wind Speed Measurement Range: 0.4 to 60m/s
Accuracy: Larger of 3% of reading or least significant digit
Additional Features: Waterproof, comes with a protective case, replaceable impeller, data hold function and a large backlit LCD screen.
2.Meteos Anemo-Thermometer With 54 Mm Propeller
The IC-AME-04 is capable of measuring the current wind speed, maximum wind speed, average wind speed, air temperature, maximum and average temperature, and wind chill. A standout feature of this wind meter is the multidirectional impeller. The impeller does not need to be facing the wind to obtain an accurate wind measurement!
Key Features:
Wind Speed Measurement Range: 0.5m/s to 40m/s (2 to 150km/hr)
Accuracy: ±3%
Additional Features: Included in the package is an unsinkable, aluminium base plate for fixing to a tripod, a multidirectional impeller, a backlit screen, and a protective cap for the impeller.
3.Windmate 350 Weather Meter
The WM-350 is a comprehensive yet budget-friendly wind meter that gives a range of environmental data as well as a 48-hour logged history for every function, both hour-by-hour and in a bar graph.In addition to wind speed/direction, temperature, barometric pressure, altitude, and humidity, the unit reports Wind Chill, Wet Bulb, Dew Point, Delta-T and Density Altitude.
Wind Speed Measurement Range: 0.3 to 40 m/s
Accuracy: ±3% when aligned with winds axis
Additional Features:48-Hr history for all functions, threaded base for tripod mounting, water/shock resistant case with a jackknife design for a better grip and to support accurate measurements.
4.Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress WBGT Meter
The feature-packed Kestrel IC-0854ORA is the perfect tool anyone concerned about health and safety in the outdoors. The product is popular with athletes, construction workers, farmers, miners – anyone at risk while performing a task outdoors. The IC-0854ORA not only measures wind speed but a press of a button it also displays wind chill, WGBT, TWL, temperature, station and barometric pressure, relative humidity, globe temperature, dew point, density altitude, and altitude.
Key Features:
Wind Speed Measurement Range: 0.6 to 40m/s
Accuracy: Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min (0.1 m/s)
Additional Features: Warning alert via a loud buzzer and LED beacon, approximately 10,000 data point storage, included in the package is an impeller cover and a strong, scratch, and break-resistant screen.
5.Vane Anemometer With Temperature & Humidity Measurement
Designed to be portable and robust, this wind meter by Testo guarantees reliable measurement results. The device measures wind speed as well as wind chill, temperature, humidity, dewpoint calibration, and wet bulb temperature.
Key Features:
Wind Speed Measurement Range: 0.4 to 20m/s
Accuracy: ±(0.2 m/s + 2% of mv)
Additional Features: Timed mean value calculation feature, illuminated display, calibration protocol, wrist strap, protective cap and a belt holder.
Conclusion
Handheld wind meters take the guesswork out of wind speed measurements, ensuring quick results so you can get on with work or play with minimal disruption.
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