Wind Speed:

• Range: 0 - 50 m/sec
• Accuracy: ±0.15 m/sec < 5 m/sec or ±2 % > 5 m/sec
• Resolution: 0.1 m/sec

Wind Direction:

• Range: 0 - 360°
• Accuracy: ±3°
• Resolution: 1°

The Model 50.5 Solid State Wind Sensor is the newest addition to the 50 series product line. This sensor series has offered high quality performance for the last two decades.

Features

• No moving parts
• Digital and Analog outputs
• Time-proven design
• Sensor emulation
• 16-point wind tunnel calibration

With hundreds of units installed worldwide, no other sensor technology has the history of time proven field performance comparable to the Solid State Series 50.5 Sensor.

Existing systems may be upgraded to the Series 50.5 using the built-in sensor emul a t o r. Data emulation allows for the direct connection to existing data loggers and systems without costly changes to associated electronics. Data output is field set to user requirements and includes the emulation of many common types of wind sensors.

An optional external heating unit extends the lower operating temperature of the sensor and permits continuous operation during heavy ice and snow.

The instrument is a standard of measurement, each sensor is tested in our NIST traceable closed loop wind tunnel. Each sensor is provided with a written certification of calibration at 16 test points.

The 50.5 is a continuation of the development work started with NOAA, on sonic wind sensors 25 years ago. The 50.5 design contains the same wind distortion algorithm and factoring that has been proven and accepted in applications around the world.