Weather Glossary

Anemometer

Plain English first, then the technical definition. From the LightningWX Weather Course.

What Is Anemometer?

An instrument that measures wind speed, often a set of spinning cups or a small propeller. In technical terms: A device for measuring wind speed (and with a vane, direction); types include cup, propeller, hot-wire and sonic anemometers.

Anemometer In Plain English

An instrument that measures wind speed, often a set of spinning cups or a small propeller.

The Technical Definition

A device for measuring wind speed (and with a vane, direction); types include cup, propeller, hot-wire and sonic anemometers. Standard surface exposure is 10 m above open ground.

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