Which instrument measures wind speed?

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Which instrument measures wind speed?

Wind speed is read with an anemometer. This instrument is built specifically to respond to the movement of air and convert that into a speed reading, usually shown in knots or meters per second. Common types include cup and propeller designs, where wind causes rotation whose rate is calibrated to wind speed. On ships, the anemometer is often paired with a wind vane to provide direction as well. By contrast, other measurements are done with different instruments: a barometer for air pressure, a hygrometer for humidity, and a thermometer for temperature.

Wind speed is read with an anemometer. This instrument is built specifically to respond to the movement of air and convert that into a speed reading, usually shown in knots or meters per second. Common types include cup and propeller designs, where wind causes rotation whose rate is calibrated to wind speed. On ships, the anemometer is often paired with a wind vane to provide direction as well. By contrast, other measurements are done with different instruments: a barometer for air pressure, a hygrometer for humidity, and a thermometer for temperature.

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