An electronic weather vane for field science

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Burman, J., Talbert, R. and Carlton, K. 2014. An electronic weather vane for field science. Physics Education. 49 (1), p. 83. https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/49/1/83
AuthorsBurman, J., Talbert, R. and Carlton, K.
Abstract

This paper details the construction of a weather vane for the measurement of wind direction in field situations. The purpose of its construction was to analyse how wind direction affected the attractiveness of an insect pheromone in a dynamic outdoor environment, where wind could be a significant contributor to odour movement. The apparatus described provides a cheap and easy-to-construct alternative to commercial wind vanes, and was shown to provide accurate and continuous measurement of wind direction.

Year2014
JournalPhysics Education
Journal citation49 (1), p. 83
PublisherIOP Publishing
ISSN0031-9120
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/49/1/83
FunderThe Royal Society
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Deposited21 Jan 2015
Accepted28 Oct 2013
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