The hot wire anemometer, Part 1: Principles

The hot wire anemometer for measuring fluid speed offers unique advantages but also has some challenging use issues. You are undoubtedly familiar with the classic wind-speed anemometer with three cups rotating as the wind blows, while a tachometer reports the revolutions rate (Figure 1). This is a "tried and true" way to measure large-scale wind […] The post The hot wire anemometer, Part 1: Principles appeared first on Electrical Engineering News and Products.