WindObserver
WindObserver

Gill Instruments 2 Axis Ultrasonic Wind Sensors - WindObserver

Robust ultrasonic wind sensors for challenging environments
  • Precision wind measurement
  • Robust stainless steel construction
  • Models for marine, aviation & hazardous areas​
Environment | Meteorological Station & Sensors | Gill Instruments

WindObserver ultrasonic anemometers have a proven record of providing reliable data in critical applications. The product has been selected for use by commercial marine businesses and national navies across the world, as well as being deployed at a range of high volume international airports.

  • Wind speed and direction observation
  • General purpose marine use (models with Lloyds Register Type Approval)
  • Dynamic positioning systems
  • Airport weather systems (FAA & CAA approved models)
  • Low temperature applications
  • Turbine control
  • Intrinsically safe applications including offshore rigs
  • High quality wind measurements up to 65m/s (234 km/h) for normal use
  • Models available up to 90m/s (324 km/h) for extreme conditions
  • Unheated and heated models to match application and available power
  • Robust stainless steel construction for challenging environments
  • Intrinsically safe models available (ATEX, IECEx & UKEX certification)
  • Comprehensive support includes software and technical advice

WindObserver Comparison

 

  WindObserver 65 WindObserver 70 WindObserver 75 WindObserver 90 WindObserver II WindObserver IS
Wind Speed 0 - 65 m/s 0 - 70 m/s 0 - 75 m/s 0 - 90 m/s 0 - 65 m/s 0 - 75 m/s
Accuracy ±2% @12 m/s ±4°
Wind Direction 0-360°
Accuracy ±2° @12 m/s
Output Rate 1Hz, 2Hz, 4Hz, 5Hz, 8Hz or 10Hz 1 - 4Hz 1 - 4Hz 1 - 4Hz 1Hz, 2Hz, 4Hz, 5Hz, 8Hz or 10Hz 1 Hz, 2 Hz or 4 Hz 
Digital Output RS422/RS485 full duplex/half duplex
Construction Stainless Steel 316
Averaging/Gusts Yes, to WMO guidelines
Standards Traceable to national standards Traceable to national standards Traceable to national standards Traceable to national standards

Traceable to national standards. Lloyds Register type approval

 ATEX, IECEx & UKEX certification