7.2.3 WindVector processing instruction
The
WindVector
output is used to process and store mean wind speed, unit vector mean wind
direction, and standard deviation of the wind direction (optional) by using the measured wind
speed and direction samples.
7.3 Siting
Locate wind sensors away from obstructions such as trees or buildings. Generally, there should
be a horizontal distance of at least ten times the height of the obstruction between the wind
monitor and the obstruction. If the sensors need to be mounted on a roof, the height of the
sensors above the roof, should be at least 1.5 times the height of the building. See
16) for a list of references that discuss siting wind speed and direction sensors.
7.4 Assembly and mounting the 03002
Materials required:
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5/64 inch hex key wrench
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1/2 inch open end wrench
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Compass and declination angle for the site (see
Wind direction sensor orientation
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Small screw driver provided with data logger
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UV resistant cable ties
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6 to 10 inch torpedo level
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Unthreaded aluminum pipe, 1-inch IPS, 12-inch length (shipped with the sensor)
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1-inch-by-1-inch Nu-Rail crossover fitting
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Cup wheel
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03002 assembly
The following procedure is for assembling the sensor and mounting it to a crossarm.
1. Install the cup wheel to the anemometer shaft using the hex key wrench provided with the
sensor.
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