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Pocket Wind Speed Monitor is Useful on the Water
01 Jun 2005
Mariners who might benefit from knowing the exact wind speed will enjoy an ultra-sensitive, ultrasonic handheld meter from Davis Instruments of California USA. Available on this side of the Atlantic from Davis Marine Europe at Zwijndrecht in the Netherlands, the WindScribe accurately measures wind speeds from zero metres per second to 67 metres per second.
The durable WindScribe contains no moving parts to wear out or break and can thus be used in extreme conditions not only on the water but also by cyclists, hikers, climbers, campers, etc. By simply pointing the barrel into the wind, users get immediate, accurate speed displayed on an easy to read LCD.
In addition to reading the current wind speed, WindScribe monitors maximum headwind and tailwind, five second average and running average. Speeds are displayed in both metric and US units including knots, metres per second, kilometres per hour, miles per hour, feet per minute and feet per second.
It also records temperature and wind chill.
WindScribe measure only 12.7 by 7.6 by 1.9cm and weighs only 100 grams. It is sensitive to breezes as low as 0.4mph yet will withstand winds as high as 150mph. The product is supplied with a replaceable three volt lithium battery which will last up to 600 hours.
For secure handheld operation, the lightweight instrument comes with an adjustable wrist lanyard. It can also be mounted to a tripod or attached to a support with the included Velcro strap and mounting bracket.
MJ Information No: 20797
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