Air Quality Wind Monitor
Campbell Scientific
The 05305 is a lightweight, high-performance wind-speed and wind-direction sensor designed specifically for air-quality measurements. It is more responsive but less rugged than the other wind monitors.
The 05305 Wind Monitor-AQ is made out of light-weight, UV-stabilized thermoplastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. The thermoplastic material resists corrosion from sea air environments and atmospheric pollutants. It uses stainless-steel precision-grade ball bearings for the propeller shaft and vertical shaft bearings.
The 05305 measures wind speed with a helicoid-shaped, four-blade propeller. Rotation of the propeller produces an ac sine wave that has a frequency directly proportional to wind speed. The ac signal is induced in a transducer coil by a six-pole magnet mounted on the propeller shaft. The coil resides on the non-rotating central portion of the main mounting assembly, eliminating the need for slip rings and brushes.
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Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
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Lower starting threshold, faster response, and higher accuracy than the other wind monitors
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Meets or exceeds requirements of the following regulatory agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency, and American Nuclear Society
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Compatible with the CWS900-series interfaces, allowing it to be used in a wireless sensor network
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The R. M. Young wind monitor family:
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05103, standard version
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05103-45, rugged, alpine version
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05305, more responsive but less rugged version
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05106, marine-grade version
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