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Identifier: RM Young 05106/05306B
Docucomp UUID: ad085710-67a3-11e0-ae3e-0800200c9a66
Instrument / Gear: Instrument
Instrument Type: Wind Speed and Direction
Description:

The wind direction sensor is a rugged molded vane. The wind speed sensor is a four blade helicoid propeller. Propeller diameter is slightly reduced from our standard model to minimize vibration at high speeds. External housing surfaces are coated with a specially formulated, Ice-resistant coating to improve performance in harsh alpine conditions. The all-black color scheme further enhances ice-shedding performance of the sensor. The instrument is made of UV stabilized plastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings.

Record Created: April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov
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