The WindMaster RA (right angled) 3D sonic anemometer

The WindMaster RA (right angled) 3D sonic anemometer will monitor wind speeds of 0-50m/s (0-100mph), providing users with data via digital outputs for U, V, and W vectors as standard.

Outputs are also provided for Speed of Sound and Sonic Temperature are available as standard.

The lightweight WindMaster RA is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre and is available with either a 20Hz or optional 32 Hz data output rate. Optional analogue inputs and outputs are available with either 12 or 14 bit resolution.

The WindMaster RA (right angled) 3D sonic anemometer offers an alternative head design where an omni-directional measurement concept is desired while minimising any mechanical influence in the vertical wind plane to provide users with the least disturbed wind measurement for non-stationary measurement applications with a known predominant wind direction. (tethered balloons, land vehicles, marine vessels, etc…)

This right angled 3D sonic anemometer is ideally suited to the measurement of air turbulence around bridges, buildings, wind turbine sites, building ventilation control systems including clean rooms and component fabrication plants, meteorological and flux measurement sites.



Key Benefits

  • Precision 3-axis sonic anemometer
  • U, V, W vector outputs
  • 20Hz output rate
  • Sonic temperature output
  • 0-50m/s wind speed
  • Aluminium/Carbon fibre construction
  • 0-359° wind direction
  • Optional custom calibration

Wind Speed Specifications
Range
0-50m/s
Accuracy*
<1.5% RMS @ 12m/s
Accuracy*
<1.0% RMS @ 12m/s (custom)
Resolution
0.01m/s
*accuracy applies for wind speed and for wind incidence up to ±30º from the horizontal
Wind Direction Specifications
Range
0-359º
Accuracy
2º @ 12m/s
Accuracy
0.5º @ 12m/s (custom)
Resolution
0.1º
Sonic Temperature
Range
-40ºC to +70ºC
Resolution
0.01ºC
Speed of Sound
Range
300 - 370m/s
Resolution
0.01 m/s
Accuracy
< ±0.5% @ 20ºC
Measurement
Internal Sample Rate
20Hz (32Hz optional)
Output Rates
1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 16, 20 Hz (32Hz option)
Units of Measure
m/s, mph, kph, knots, ft/min
Output Formats
UVW, Polar
Digital Output
Communication
RS232, 422, 485
Baud Rates
2400 - 115200
Format
ASCII
Analogue Outputs (Optional)
Resolution (12 or 14 bits)
4 channels available
Selectable Range
User selectable full-scale wind speed
Output Type
0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-5V, ±2.5V, ±5V
Analogue Inputs (Optional)
Resolution (12 or 14 bits)
Up to 4 single ended or 2 differential
Input Type
±5V
Power Requirement
Anemometer
9-30V DC (55mA @ 12V DC)
Mechanical
Weight
1.0 Kg
Size
580mm x 323mm x 228mm
Environmental
Protection Class
IP65
Humidity
<5% to 100% RH
Operating Temperature
-40ºC to +70ºC
Precipitation
300mm/hr
EMC
Emissions BS EN 61000-6-3
Immunity BS EN 61000-6-2