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The wind direction is measured with wind vanes or wind socks.

The wind speed is measured with an anemometer.

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What is the function of wind vane?

Indicates the direction of the wind. It is use to know where is the wind going. Wind vanes are used to tell the direction the wind is coming from.


What are facts about wind vanes?

There are some things to know about wind vanes. Don't get the wind vane confused with an anemometer because the anemometer measures wind speed. Though they are both used to the wind they have different functions. The wind vane is used for the wind direction, however, the wind vane is also called the weather vane.


What instrument is used to measure wind direction at airports?

The wind direction is measured with wind vanes or wind socks. The wind speed is measured with an anemometer.


If you ask which direction the predominant wind blows in an area what do you want to know?

The direction to where the wind is going.


What measurement tool used to measure wind direction?

Why weather tool is used to measure wind direction


What measurement is used for wind?

- speed of the wind - direction of the wind


What weather tool is used to measure wind direction?

An anemometer is used to measure velocity and is the spinning part on a weather station. A weather vane is an instrument for showing the direction of the wind. They are typically used as an architectural ornament on the highest point of a building. On a sailboat, the vane at the top of the mast is called a windex.


Is a wind sock not used to measure wind?

A wind sock is used to show the direction of the wind.


What instrument used in wind?

To measure the direction of wind, a wind vane can be an ideal tool. A windsock can also be used to measure the direction and strength of the wind.


What is a device used to tell wind direction?

The anemometer measures wind speed. A weather vane tells wind direction.


What is the name of the weather instrument used to measure wind?

Speed: anemometer. Direction: wind vane