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    This document discusses different types of anemometers used to measure wind speed. The most common type is cups and propellers, which work well but have issues at low wind speeds or freezing rain. Pilot tubes are used in wind tunnels and on aircraft. Less common are drag cylinders or spheres, while dissipation anemometers are particularly rugged. Speed-of-sound anemometers are expensive but reliable and fast, though not for household use.

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    This document discusses different types of anemometers used to measure wind speed. The most common type is cups and propellers, which work well but have issues at low wind speeds or freezing rain. Pilot tubes are used in wind tunnels and on aircraft. Less common are drag cylinders or spheres, while dissipation anemometers are particularly rugged. Speed-of-sound anemometers are expensive but reliable and fast, though not for household use.

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    Anemometers Notes

    Types of Anemometers

    Cups and propellers: This is the most commonly used, widely functional type of
    anemometer. It is also the easiest to make. Problems can occur if used with low wind speeds
    and with freezing rain

    Pilot Tube: These are used in “wind tunnels” in labs and on aircrafts.

    Drag cylinder or sphere: These anemometers are not common but are worth
    mentioning

    Dissipation anemometers: These types of anemometers are particularly rugged

    Speed-of-Sound anemometers: These are not for household use and expensive but
    are reliable and fast

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