3-AXIS Ultrasonic Anemometer measuring wind speed and direction. 50 Hz sampling rate. Formerly known as USA-1.
Area: Ultrasonic Sensors
Application: General Meteorology
uSonic-3 Scientific 3-axis ultrasonic anemometer
An accurate and versatile 3-AXIS Ultrasonic Anemometer for research applications. 50 Hz sampling rate with options for online turbulence calculation and head separation. Formerly known as USA-1.
The highly accurate uSonic-3 Scientific 3-axis ultrasonic anemometer is a powerful tool for serious wind and turbulence studies. With options for online turbulence calculations, separation of the measurement head from the control electronics, and the connection of external sensors the compact uSonic-3 Scientific is perfect for research applications and provides the ideal core of an eddy-flux / eddy correlation station.
Features
accurate and reliable 3D wind sensor
high accuracy due to generic 2D and 3D wind tunnel calibration
50 Hz sampling rate with 2D corrections
30 Hz sampling rate with 3D corrections
verifies and reports data quality
sonic temperature measurement -40°C – +70°C
low power consumption (5W, 9-36Vdc)
option- extended wind speed range 60m/s
option – online turbulence calculations
option – separation of the sampling head to reduce flow distortions
option – for up to 6 analogue inputs, 2 PT100 inputs and 2 TTL inputs
option – sensor head heating
optional mains power supply
optional field calibration kit
optional transport case
The uSonic-3 Scientific provides the following information in various data outputs which can be polled or output automatically:
instantaneous and averaged data for the three component wind vectors
virtual temperature