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What is a anemometer?

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Anemometer-An anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed, and is one instrument used in a weather station. The term is derived from the Greek word, anemos, meaning wind.

Anemometers can be divided into two classes: those that measure the velocity of the wind, and those that measure the pressure of the wind, but as there is a close connection between the pressure and the velocity and a suitable anemometer of either class will give information about both these quantities.

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What does a anemometer do?
an anemometer tells the forecaster what speed the wind is going
What is an anemometer?
An anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed. It is used by atmospheric scientists or those gathering weather data. A link can be found below.
Why is a anemometer called a anemometer?
An anemometer is called an "anemometer" because in greek "anemos" ment wind
Why are cup anemometers called cup anemometers?
Simple: I'm guessing they're just anemometers in the form of cup. A cup anemometer is a device with cups that spin as the wind speed changes. So people probably sometimes call it a cup anemometer...
Where are anemometers found?
Bridges, airports, harbours, weather stations etc They are used to measure the speed of the wind. So in places where wind speed is important.