Mechanical Wind Speed Sensors Comparison
ATS is a distributor of the Thies Clima range of mechanical wind sensors. These are industrial grade sensors.
Below is a comparison of 5 of the most popular wind speed sensors from this range namely:
- Hand held model
- Small analogue model
- Small digital model
- Compact
- First Class
As a general guide the First Class sensor has the highest specification followed by the Compact sensor and then the 2 Small wind sensors but please see the comparison table below for more differences.
With the exception of the Handheld model they can be mounted on a pole, mast or building and used as part of a weather station.
Comparison of Mechanical Wind Speed Sensors
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| measures horizontal wind speed |
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| measuring range (mph)* |
0 - 78 |
1 - 78 |
2 - 89 |
1 - 111 |
0.6 -167 |
| accuracy as a % of measuring value |
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+/- 5% |
+/- 5% |
+/- 3% |
< 3% up to 111 mph
< 6% up to 167 mph |
| heated version available |
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| digital output |
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| analogue output |
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| requires power supply |
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mains as well as battery powered
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turbulence effect (using several sensors together)
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| mph |
0.6 |
1 |
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78 |
89 |
111 |
167 |
| m/s |
0.3 |
0.5 |
1 |
35 |
40 |
50 |
75 |
| *Approximate conversions miles per hour to metres per second |
NB If you also want to measure precipitation, brightness, temperature and air humidity in buildings etc please see the Clima 2000 sensor
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