Anemometers : Kestrel
1000 Anemometer
Anemometers : The
Kestrel 1000 Pocket Anemometer is a small electronic rotating vane type
of anemometer that can be easily carried in a pocket. It uses high precision
jewel bearings and a light weight impeller to provide accurate wind and
air flow measurements even at low speeds. The impeller assembly is replaceable
by the user in the case of damage.The K1000 is great if you just want
to measure wind speed
Low power microprocessor technology is used to provide speed, maximum
speed, average speed and units selection; functions normally only found
on more expensive instruments. The liquid crystal display has large 10mm
high digits for clear readout.
THe Kestrel 1000 anemometer gets power is from an easily replaceable standard
lithium coin type cell that will typically give up to 400 hours of operation.
The instrument automatically switches off if no keys are pressed for 30
minutes
The Kestrel Pocket Anemometer is made from high impact injection moulded
plastic and corrosion resistant materials with the electronics fully sealed.
It will float if accidentally dropped into water. There is a hard cover
for protection when not in use and a lanyard is provided for added security.
OPERATION of the KESTREL
1000 Anemometers
This anemometer has two
buttons on the front of the instrument mean operation is extremely simple.
One button (ON) is used to switch on/off and the other (MODE) is used
to select the display of current, maximum or average air speed.
Holding the ON button down and pressing the MODE button selects the required
units.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS of
these popular anemometers
Small robust design and high
accuracy of the Kestrel Pocket Anemometers makes them an extremely versatile
air flow measuring instrument, ideal for numerous applications:-
- Agriculture - checking
conditions for crop spraying or burning.
- Aviation - ballooning,
gliders, hang gliders, micro lights, parachutists, paragliders, sky
diving.
- Civil Engineering - site
safety, working conditions, safe operation of cranes, wind stress
measurements.
- Coast Guard - assessing
conditions for survival or safety.
- Education - air flow measurements
and experiments, assessing outdoor conditions for school sports, environmental
studies.
- Fire Fighters - indication
of fire spreading hazard.
- Heating and Ventilation
- air flow measurements, checking the condition of filters.
- Hobbyists - Model aircraft,
model boats, kite flying.
- Industry - air flow measurements,
pollution control.
- Police - measurement of
cross winds on roads.
- Outdoor activities - archery,
cycling, fishing, golf, sailing, shooting, track and field sports.
- Outdoor workers - assessing
conditions.
- Science - aerodynamics,
environmental science, meteorology.
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