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2006-11-27 23:29:28 · 4 answers · asked by Angel E 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It's a wind gauge.
2006-11-27 23:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by AileneWright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anemometer is a device for measuring the velocity or the pressure of the wind, and is one instrument used in a weather station. The term is derived from the Greek word "anemos" meaning wind.
2006-11-28 07:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of anemometer on the Web:
* An instrument used to measure wind speed.
www.randomhouse.com/features/isaacsstorm/science/glossary.html
* An instrument for measuring wind speed.
www.sdmaritime.com/contentpage.asp
* An instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind.
www.srh.weather.gov/srh/jetstream/append/glossary_a.htm
* General name for instruments designed to measure windspeed.
www.bugwood.org/pfire/glossary.html
* An instrument for measuring the force and speed of wind.
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/weatherwise/glossary/
* An instrument used to measure the velocity of the wind
www.ninnescah.org/library/glossarya.htm
* A device that measures wind velocity.
www.terrax.org/sailing/glossary/ga.aspx
* Instrument for measuring and/or indicating the velocity of air flow
www.angelfire.com/biz/BuildingPathology/ConstrEFRglossA.html
2006-11-28 07:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Beeswax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
2006-11-28 07:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by mystic_chez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋