![]() ![]() The anemometer isn't sophisticated enough to measure windĭirection on it its own, but instead uses the smartphone's compass,Īccelerometer and GPS. Meter records 44,100 measurements per second. Weighing 14 grams, the Sleipnir seems almost as durable andĬompact, but it uses two curved rotating blades and an internal optical Rotating measuring cups with magnets built in the hub. More expensive professional anemometers that often have a three-cupĭesign, the original Mjolnir (still in the product line) uses two I preferred the early model's measuring blades. Too short to clip the anemometer on the phone (especially with a fatĬase on it), so you have to hold the phone in one hand and theĪnemometer in the other-stressing the flopping cable. Part of the problem is that the Lightning adapter's pigtail is The phone, you'll need to use the Apple Lightning/3.5-mm jackĪn older iPhone, an iPad or an Android device is better matchedīecause the anemometer plugs directly into the 3.5-mm jack, while anĪttachment clip secures it upright. With my current Apple iPhone 7, which doesn't have a 3.5-mm audio Of several portable anemometers from Denmark-based Vaavud. Outlets and weather equipment suppliers, it sells for $59.95 and is one It turned out to be the favorite.įirst, the Vaavud Sleipnir. With the company's home weather station gear, I also tried the Which has new measuring blades and a wind direction utility. That's why 1 was anxious to try Vaavud's newer Sleipnir, Lakes where local wind reports weren't available, and to compareĪging ATIS recordings on the home field. I reviewed Vaavud's first-gen Mjolnir smartphone anemometer aįew years ago and discovered its short comings, yet appreciated its APA style: Smart anemometers: WeatherFlowa top pick we prefer the WeatherFlow WindMeter smartphone anemometer over the Vaavud Sleipnir, but both Devices can be improved with updated connectors. ![]() Smart anemometers: WeatherFlowa top pick we prefer the WeatherFlow WindMeter smartphone anemometer over the Vaavud Sleipnir, but both Devices can be improved with updated connectors." Retrieved from MLA style: "Smart anemometers: WeatherFlowa top pick we prefer the WeatherFlow WindMeter smartphone anemometer over the Vaavud Sleipnir, but both Devices can be improved with updated connectors." The Free Library.I’m not getting anything for posting this, nothing free, no extra discount – just thought I’d share a neat product with other sailors. the red model (with 2 cups) is the older model, the Sleipnir is the grey/black model, updated to measure wind direction as well as wind speed. I posted about the Vaavud previously, but here is another promotional video for the latest Vaavud model, the Sleipnir, that now measures both wind speed and direction. I currently have an app on my iPhone called Wind Meter – which is pretty neat, but I’m always skeptical that my case might interfere with the results, or just that the speaker/microphone on the iPhone is partially blocked by dust, etc.Īnd there are certainly dedicated wind meters, often used by sailing race committees – but that’s another piece of equipment to deal with. I’m not well versed enough in the Beaufort wind scale to estimate wind speeds accurately myself, so gadgets that do it for me are always appealing. there are often times when I’m standing on the beach, thinking about – or getting ready to go out sailing my Sunfish, and I’ve wondered what the wind speed currently is. This is a post about a neat gizmo for measuring wind speed using a smart phone. ![]()
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