What is Anemometer ? | Types | It's Uses

What is Anemometer and its Uses ?

Anemometer is the device which can measure the speed of wind flow in the atmosphere . The term or word anemos means wind , which is derived from greek language . This device is used in Meteorology Department . Actually, In 1450 , the Italian art Architect named Leon Battista Alberti invented the first Anemometer. But In 1664 , this device was re-invented by Robert Hooke { mistakenly considered as first inventor of Anemometer}.

Uses of Anemometer :-

1.     Anemometer is used as common weather station instrument .

2.     This device is used for checking the flow of wind.

3.     To measure the wind pressure.

4.     To measure the direction of wind .

5.     It is used in Aerodynamics to measure the airspeed.

6.     It is also used by pilots and shooters etc .

Types of Anemometer :-

There are 5 major types of Anemometer. They are :-

1.     Cup Anemometer.

2.     Sonic Anemometer.

3.     Hotwire  Anemometer.

4.     Laser Doppler Anemometer.

5.     Windmill Anemometer.