Wind Speed Measurement Made Easy: From Basic Tools to Pro Techniques

The incredible 253 mph winds of Tropical Cyclone Olivia might make you wonder about how meteorologists capture such extreme measurements. Wind speed measurement has evolved dramatically from simple observations to sophisticated scientific instruments. Mount Washington Observatory recorded the second-highest wind speed at 231 mph back in 1934. Meteorologists typically measure wind speed using an anemometer […]

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