ultrasonic wind speed and wind direction sensors working principle

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• Time of issue:2023-06-30 09:48

(Summary description)   Wind Sensor Introduction   Wind speed and wind direction sensors play a significant role in ship navigation, The accuracy and stability of its measurements are directly related to the safety of ship navigation, and many navigation equipment rely on the information it provides. Wind speed and wind direction sensors are used in ship weather instruments to measure and calculate wind speed by using the instrument's control and information interaction functions. Therefore, this paper designs and researches the Ultrasonic wind speed and wind direction sensor , which can not only obtain the wind direction and wind speed information but also provide the real-time operation and observation interface, so as to achieve the purpose of adapting to the intelligent equipment of the ship.       Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor   Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor, also known as ultrasonic wind speed and direction meter, ultrasonic wind speed and direction meter, is a wind speed and direction measuring instrument developed based on the ultrasonic principle, which utilizes the acoustic pulses sent to measure the time or frequency (Doppler Transform) difference at the receiving end to calculate the wind speed and direction. The sensor can simultaneously measure the instantaneous values of wind speed and wind direction and supports signal outputs such as current, voltage, 485, and GPRS wireless Internet access. No maintenance and on-site calibration are required, and it can output wind speed and wind direction at the same time. It can be connected to a computer, data collector, or other collection devices with RS485 or analog output.     Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor Work Principle   Ultrasonic wind measurement is an application of ultrasonic detection technology in gas media, it is the use of ultrasonic propagation velocity in the air by the airflow (wind) to measure wind speed. Compared with the conventional wind cup or rotary anemometer the most important feature of this measurement method is that the entire wind measurement system does not have any mechanical rotating parts, belonging to the measurement of inertia, so it can accurately measure the natural wind gusts pulsation of high-frequency components. Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors use four ultrasonic probes to send and receive ultrasonic waves cyclically in a two-dimensional plane and measure wind speed and direction through the time difference of ultrasonic wave propagation in the air.   The ultrasonic wind speed sensor is lightweight, has no moving parts, is rugged, does not require maintenance or on-site calibration, and outputs both wind speed and direction. Customers may choose the wind speed unit, output frequency, and output format according to their needs. A computer, data collector, or other collection device with RS485 or analog output can also be connected to the device. Heating (recommended in freezing environments) or analog outputs are also available upon request. Multiple units can also be used in a network if required. It is an advanced instrument for measuring wind speed and direction that uses ultrasonic technology. It will be a strong alternative to mechanical anemometers because it overcomes all the inherent defects of mechanical wind speed and direction meters. It is able to work in all weather and for long periods of normal work.     Wind speed Sensor Application   Before delving into the technicalities of wind sensors, it is important to understand their applications. Wind speed and direction sensors are widely used in weather stations, wind turbines, ships, airports, and even sports events. These sensors play a pivotal role in providing accurate data for weather forecasting, wind resource assessment, environmental monitoring, and air quality assessments.   Find More Wind Speed Sensor At Firstrate   Firstrate Wind Sensor  has built-in high-performance digital circuits, carefully designed for radio frequency, electromagnetic interference, and surge voltage conditions. It has the characteristics of strong anti-interference ability, wide power supply range, and polarity protection. It meets ICE and CE (EMC) standards and meets the high altitude Supporting requirements for operations, construction machinery, port machinery and wind power generation.58 years manufacture experience，contact us today.