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OAS insttype Detail for aerovane
| insttypes_id: |
175 |
| Codeset: |
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| Code: |
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| Term: |
aerovane |
| Description: |
anemometer with a tail to measure both wind direction and speed |
| Definition: |
An aerovane is an anemometer used to measure both wind direction and speed. The tail orients the instrument into the wind for direction while the propellers measure the wind speed. |
| Context: |
GCMD instruments/sensors, meteorological sensor |
| Deprecated: |
false |
| Metadata version: |
4 |
| Keydate: |
2011-02-16 19:04:43+00 |
| Editdate: |
2024-03-08 13:00:21+00 |