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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) | ||