From Traditional Wind Detection to the Wind Speed Monitoring System

In 1805, Beaufort of the United Kingdom carefully observed the conditions of various objects on land and at sea in winds of different magnitudes. After accumulating fifty years of experience, he classified the wind into 13 levels. Later, through further research and supplementation, the speed of each wind level was added, which has become an important basis for current wind force forecasting.

In 1920, French meteorologist Robert Bureau invented the radio - sonde. In 1930, Russian engineer Pavel Molchanov invented a practical design of the radio - sonde, which can transmit temperature and pressure data back to the Earth through radio signals.

Later, the rawinsonde combined with a tracking system was developed, which records wind force data by determining the position of the instrument relative to the launch site.

With the progress of technology, electronic sensors have gradually replaced mechanical devices. For example, ultrasonic anemometers use the time difference of sound waves traveling in the air to measure wind speed and direction, improving the accuracy of measurement and enhancing the convenience of operation.

The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data technology has truly made wind speed and direction sensors intelligent. Modern intelligent wind speed and direction sensors can not only record wind speed and direction data in real - time, but also automatically transmit data to the central processing system via wireless networks. They are usually integrated with other meteorological sensors to form a comprehensive meteorological monitoring system.

The Wind speed monitoring system is a meteorological monitoring device that combines high - precision and convenience, launched by Fengtu, a meteorological station manufacturer. Its model is FT - SQ5A. It adopts ultrasonic sensing technology and can measure wind speed quickly and accurately, with a measurement accuracy of ±5%. The body is small and lightweight, weighing only 0.85 kg, which is convenient to carry. The device is equipped with a clear LCD screen that intuitively presents wind speed data in real - time. The operation interface is simple and easy to understand, so that even first - time users can quickly get started. It has a built - in large - capacity rechargeable battery with strong battery life, which can meet the needs of long - term work.