3-axis ultrasonic anemometers measure the horizontal AND vertical wind speed and
direction. They have no moving parts and require no maintenance.
Biral has two ranges of 3-axis anemometers,
the standard USA-1 Professional range and the USA-1 Research
range which has a higher sampling rate for all round wind and turbulence measurements.
The Professional range includes 2 models and the Research range 4 models as
follows:
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How to select the
right model?
Please use the 3 comparison tables below this
box to compare the sensors and select the most appropriate model for your application.
Then click on the link to that model to find out more.
Alternatively if you need help selecting a
sensor or don't have time to compare sensors and would like us to do the work for you,
email your requirements to: wwwusamet@biral.com
or if you would prefer check out the recommended sensors for applications
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Professional and Research Comparison Table
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Professional |
Research |
| measures horizontal and vertical wind speed to 100 mph |
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| measures horizontal and vertical wind speed to 134 mph |
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| sampling rate up to |
30 Hz |
50 Hz |
| digital and analog outputs |
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| switchable outputs |
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| mains as well as battery powered |
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| analog outputs |
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| turbulence calculations |
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| heating |
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Have you decided which range you need? If you know
which range you need please go to either of the tables below:
Professional Models comparison table
Research Models comparison table
But if you are still undecided please email us
for help: wwwusamet@biral.com
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Professional Models
comparison table
| Professional range of sensors |
model
100 |
model
200 |
| up to 30 Hz sampling rate |
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| RS232 OR RS422 |
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| up to 100 mph wind speed |
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| option of up to 134 mph wind speed |
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| mains as well as battery powered |
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| mains power adaptor |
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| heated measuring head |
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| field calibration kit |
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| transport case |
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Link to USA-1 Professional 100
3-axis wind sensor product page
Link to USA-1 Professional 200 3-axis wind sensor product page
Research models comparison
table
| Research range |
model 100 |
model 200 |
model 300 |
model 400 |
| up to 50 Hz sampling rate |
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| up to 100 mph wind speed |
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| RS232 AND RS422 |
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| field calibration kit |
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| heated measuring head |
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| separated measuring head |
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| mains as well as battery powered |
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| mains power adaptor |
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| transport case |
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| analog and TTL inputs |
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| PT100 inputs |
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| on-line turbulence calculations |
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| increased input resolution |
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| analog signal outputs |
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Go to USA-1 Research 100 3-axis
wind sensor product page
Go to USA-1 Research 200 3-axis wind sensor product page
Go to USA-1 Research 300 3-axis wind sensor product page
Go to USA-1 Research 400 3-axis wind sensor product page
. . . need help selecting a sensor?
email us at wwwusamet@biral.com
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Benefits of
buying an ultrasonic sensor
Generally all ultrasonic
sensors have the following features:
- reliable measurement of horizontal wind speed and direction
- no moving parts
- require no maintenance
- provide excellent repeatability of data and error accuracy
- virtual temperature data output
- those with both digital and analog
- can be easily interface / connection to existing systems
- data can be polled, output automatically or averaged
Additional features specific to the USA-1
Professional and Research ranges of ultrasonic sensors:
1. the sensors
perform real-time data quality checks
which means that you can have the utmost confidence in your
measurements because the validity of each ...... read more
2. the
data output from these sensors is time and date stamped
which means that you do not need to have any
additional data loggers
or other expensive equipment .......read more
3. the
sensors have a field calibration kit so you
can do your own
calibration checks to reassure .......read more
4. the
sensors have protected transducers housed
within the stainless
steel body so they cannot be damaged by animals or .....read more
5. the
sensors use improved, innovative heating technology
which means that the sensor can be effectively heated using
relatively
low power.......read more
6. the
sensors are extremely robust which means they
are suitable for
use in harsh conditions due to their immensely rugged
stainless steel
construction.....read more
7. the
sensors output sonic (virtual temperature). Sonic temperature is
the ambient temperature minus the impact of .....read more
8. the
sensors can be customized to suit your requirements
which
means that you can have an anemometer built for your application
without paying for features which you do not need .....read more
Why buy from Biral
Biral provides free after sales support by
telephone, fax and email for the life time of these sensors.
Biral are able to offer service, repair and
calibration if required
Biral have been supplying scientific measuring
instruments for over 30 years.
Each customer is important to us and we always
aim to provide our customers with the best service possible.
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For wind and turbulence studies in the lower atmosphere
please go to
Boundary Layer or Remote Sensing Wind Measurements |
