An Electronic Weather Vane for Field Science
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| Title: | An Electronic Weather Vane for Field Science |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burman, J., Talbert, R., Carlton, K. |
| Source: | Physics Education. Jan 2014 49(1):83-87. |
| Availability: | Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://journals.iop.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Weather, Measurement Equipment, Entomology, Science Instruction, Olfactory Perception, Measurement Techniques, Physics, Laboratory Equipment |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0031-9120/49/1/83 |
| ISSN: | 0031-9120 |
| Abstract: | This paper details the construction of a weather vane for the measurement of wind direction in field situations. The purpose of its construction was to analyse how wind direction affected the attractiveness of an insect pheromone in a dynamic outdoor environment, where wind could be a significant contributor to odour movement. The apparatus described provides a cheap and easy-to-construct alternative to commercial wind vanes, and was shown to provide accurate and continuous measurement of wind direction. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 2 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1037245 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper details the construction of a weather vane for the measurement of wind direction in field situations. The purpose of its construction was to analyse how wind direction affected the attractiveness of an insect pheromone in a dynamic outdoor environment, where wind could be a significant contributor to odour movement. The apparatus described provides a cheap and easy-to-construct alternative to commercial wind vanes, and was shown to provide accurate and continuous measurement of wind direction. |
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| ISSN: | 0031-9120 |
| DOI: | 10.1088/0031-9120/49/1/83 |
