A device used to measure wind speed. It is mostly used by meterologists and weather forecasters.
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∙ 11y agoAn anemometer is a device used to measure the speed of wind. It typically consists of a set of cups that spin in the wind, and the speed of rotation is used to calculate the wind speed. It is commonly used in weather stations and on aircraft.
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∙ 13y agoanemometer is a device used to measure the velocity if air.
An anemometer measures wind speed. Whether is it mph, fps, m/s, knots, furlongs per fortnight, etc., all depends on the application.
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