Wind

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The wind is moving air, therefore, it has two quantities we study, its direction of movement and speed . These two quantities can be determined and measured. The wind’s direction is measured with a cup anemometer and the speed is measured with a wind vane .

Wind Direction Measurement Using the Wind Vane:

The wind vane consists of two major parts: a horizontal rotating arrow or vane which moves depending on the direction the wind is blowing, and a stationary part which consists of a base with four compass points attached