Anemometer

 
An anemometer measures the speed of the wind in knots. 
 
Wind Speed
The average wind speed for 10 minutes.
 
Max Gust
The maximum wind speed measured over 3 seconds.
 
 
Guide to converting Knots
 
Knots Miles/hour Km/hour
5 5.8 9.2
10 11.5 18.4
15 17.3 27.7
20 23.0 36.8
25 28.8 46.1
 
1 Knot  = 1 Nautical Mile/hour
            = 1.15 Statute Mile/hour 
            = 1.84 km/hour
 
Units:   Knots
 
Range: 1.8-200 kn
 
Resistance:  1 kn
 
Accuracy: +/-2kn < 40 kn
                +/-5% > 40 kn

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