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varies GREATLY with location altitude. I would throw a guess out there and say that at any second wind speeds anywhere on this planet are from 0MPH to 150MPH, here in Oxnard, CA, USA right now Wednesday November 4 2009 at 2:15 pm the windspeed is West at 17MPH
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∙ 14y agowinds of a hurricane can exceed of 200 mph like back in 1969 Hurricane Camille had winds up to that much that wiped out new Orleans it killed 259 peoples in it path directly from the storm
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What weather condition does wind speed measure?
The wind direction is measured with wind vanes or wind socks. The wind speed is measured with an anemometer.
How is wind harmful or helpful?
Wind is harmful because it can destroy a building and blow someone away at the right speed. On the other hand, it's helpful as it provides us with a source of energy.
How do wind sensors work?
An anemometer is a device that provides information on wind speed and wind pressure. Sonic anemometers measure the wind speed and pressure of sonic pulses that exist between pairs of transducers.
What is an anemometer used for?
An anemometer is used for weather forecasting by meterologists . Aeroplane pilots and sailors need to know the velocity of wind . Therefore they use anemometers to fullfilltis needfor wind speedan anemometer is used to measure wind speedAn Anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed. They are common in Weather Stations.
What weather instrument measures wind?
The wind direction is measured with wind vanes or wind socks. The wind speed is measured with an anemometer.
What is the average wind speed on the moon?
there is no wind on the moon right? there is no wind on the moon right? Yes, there is no wind on the moon.
What is basic wind speed in Tripoli Libya for building design?
There is no wind in tripoly. Its gadafis dead body now
An anemometer is used to measure?
An anemometer is used for measuring the speed of wind,
How does Singapore use wind energy?
Right now, Singapore does not use wind energy.
Does the earth have wind power right now?
yes it does by tornadoes
Match each measurement tool with what it measures psychrometer thermometer anemometer barometer wind speed temperature humidity air pressure?
hygrometers- measure humidity barometers-measure air pressure wind socks-measure wind direction and speed anemometers-wind speed just got them right on apex
What is wind speed measured in?
Wind Speed Is measured In Knots.No, a wind vane only gives wind direction. Wind speed is measure with an anemometer.
Is a wind vane considered as a wind speed?
No. A wind vane is an instrument that can tell wind speed but not wind direction.
How can you calculate wind speed from zonal wind speed?
wind speed = squrt(u^2+v^2).
What is wind speed measured with?
Wind speed is measured with an anemometer.
How are wind speed and wind direction are measured?
An anemometer measures the wind speed, and a windvan measures wind direction.
How does the wind affect a boat's speed?
By the types of sails that you have. or it could be the wind type or the wind's speed
