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Wind speed is measured using an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemometer anemometer]. It is typically made up of cups attached to spindle. The stronger the wind the faster the cups rotate and the higher the reading. Several readings should be taken over a couple of minutes and an average taken. The measurement is sometimes made in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot_%28unit%29 knots] but any speed unit is possible. | Wind speed is measured using an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemometer anemometer]. It is typically made up of cups attached to spindle. The stronger the wind the faster the cups rotate and the higher the reading. Several readings should be taken over a couple of minutes and an average taken. The measurement is sometimes made in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot_%28unit%29 knots] but any speed unit is possible. | ||
Cumulus [[Cumulus. | Cumulus [[Cumulus.ini_(Cumulus_1)|supports]]: | ||
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::1 = mph (miles per hour) | ::1 = mph (miles per hour) | ||
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== Weather Stations and Cumulus == | == Weather Stations and Cumulus == | ||
*If you have a Davis weather station see [[# | *If you have a Davis weather station see [[FAQ#What_do_the_various_wind_speeds_in_Cumulus_1_correspond_to.2C_with_Davis_stations.3F|FAQ: What do the various wind speeds in Cumulus correspond to with Davis stations]] | ||
*If you have a Fine Offset station, see [[# | *If you have a Fine Offset station, see [[FAQ#What_do_the_various_wind_speeds_in_Cumulus_1_correspond_to.2C_with_Fine_Offset_stations.3F|FAQ: What do the various wind speeds in Cumulus correspond to with Fine Offset stations]] | ||
* For Oregon Scientific and La Crosse stations see [[# | * For Oregon Scientific and La Crosse stations see [[FAQ#How_do_I_set_up_recording_wind_speeds_in_Cumulus_1.2C_with_Oregon_Scientific_and_La_Crosse_stations| FAQ: How do I set up recording wind speeds in Cumulus with Oregon Scientific and La Crosse stations]] | ||
==Compensation== | ==Compensation== | ||