Heated Anemometer - WindObserver 70
The WindObserver 70 is a solid state, heated ultrasonic anemometer designed for use within the aviation industry. The sensor has been accepted for service by both the FAA Federal Aviation Administration (USA) and the CAA Civil Aviation Authority (UK) for the observation and reporting of surface wind. This WindObserver meets the requirements of Annex 3 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) when supplied as part of a suitable AWOS*.
With 150 Watts of electrical heating in the anemometer head producing 1 Watt/cm² and tested in accordance with MILSTD810F, the unit is particularly suited to operate as part of Aviation Automatic Weather Observing Systems, which are often exposed to extreme weather conditions. Manufactured from stainless steel with no moving parts the sensor requires no on-site calibration and minimal maintenance.
*Accepted by the FAA & CAA for the observation and reporting of surface wind as part of a suitable AWOS (Automatic Weather Observing System)
Key Benefits
- FAA & CAA accepted* for airport applications
- Calibration traceable to NAMAS standards
- Heating power 7A @24VAC or DC (1W/cm2)
- IP66 rated stainless steel construction
- 0-70m/s wind speed range
- Optional base mounts/cable exit
- 0-359° wind direction range (no dead band)
- Averaging/gusts to WMO guidelines
Range
0-70 m/s (0-156mph)
Starting Threshold
0.01 m/s
Ultrasonic Output Rate
1-4Hz
Parameters
UV, Polar, NMEA
Units
m/s, knots, mph, kph, ft/min
Averaging (Selectable)
Rolling Average - 1, 2, 10 min, Gust - 3s
Anemometer only
9-30VDC (60mA max, 50mA average)
Heating
Max 7A @24 VAC or DC
Communication (Operation)
RS422/RS485 full duplex/half duplex
Baud Rates
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Formats
8 bit data; odd; even or no parity
Anemometer Status
Supplied as part of standard message
External Construction
Stainless Steel 316
Weight
1.7kg (with 2m cable) / 1.3kg (with connector)
Protection Class
IP66 (NEMA4X)
Operating Temperature
-55ºC to +70ºC (with heating)
EMC
EN60945:2002, EN61326-1:2013
Icing
MILSTD810F Method 521.2 Procedure I
Standards
Traceable to NAMAS standards
Site Calibration
None required. Integrity Check Unit (zero wind) supplied as optional extra
WindObserver70 Part Numbers & Options
All Gill WindObserver wind sensors follow the same part number convention, which is driven by the selected product options. Use the chart below to build your part number.
