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Measuring wind speed, real time versus averaged for 15 seconds.

Created by Sandman1221 Sandman1221  > 9 months ago, 20 Feb 2021
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Sandman1221
Sandman1221

2776 posts

20 Feb 2021 5:57am
My old wind meter, anemometer, just gave real time wind speed and min/max, got a new one that averages wind speed for 15 seconds, thinking the average speed will help me better select the right sail, wing and shims, for foiling. Too often I am over sailed, or under winged, using real time wind speed.
excav8ter
excav8ter

594 posts

24 Feb 2021 7:00pm
What brand and model is your new anemometer?
Sandman1221
Sandman1221

2776 posts

25 Feb 2021 10:22am
BT100, also tells temp, and holds settings for temp and wind speed units, $27 US on Amazon, uses 2 AAA batteries.

Samkyo
Samkyo

99 posts

25 Feb 2021 5:36pm
Hello,

in general I look at 60s measurement and base on average wind, max gust/min wind and frequency.
I do 2-3 measurement once on the spot looking at sea state and riders on the water as on some spot wind can be different on beach compare to 300m further away on the water.after I will select my kit and tune it following need.
Sandman1221
Sandman1221

2776 posts

10 Mar 2021 11:29am
Have to say, using the 15 sec. averaged wind speed has helped me rig appropriately again and again. Now I am glad my old wind meter died a saltwater death!
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