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AEROVANES  

DEFINITION

  • An aerovane is used to measure both wind direction and speed. The tail orients the instrument into the wind for direction while the propellers measure the wind speed. [Source: NOAA]

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ded51fba-1231-4ccd-bbde-c0e407d7d4cd

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