18 Anemometer Manufacturers in 2022
This section provides overview, applications, and principles of anemometers. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 anemometer manufacturers and their company rankings.
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What is an Anemometer?
An anemometer is a device that measures the speed of the wind. The wind speed measured by an anemometer is displayed in units such as m/s or knots. An anemometer can be used to measure various wind speeds, including wind caused by atmospheric conditions, rotation, and wind coming out of air conditioning exhaust vents.
Wind speed is a vector quantity. For this reason, many anemometers can measure both wind speed, which is a magnitude, and wind direction, which is a direction. Anemometers are available in a variety of operating principles. For example, wind cup anemometers, windmill anemometers, ultrasonic anemometers, and thermal anemometers are just some types on the market.
Uses of Anemometers
Anemometers are used in everyday life. For example, they are used in the repair and maintenance of air conditioners, and to measure the anemometric velocity of gases from exhaust vents. Anemometers are also used to determine atmospheric conditions for meteorological observation.
There are several types of anemometers, including windmill, ultrasonic, thermal, and wind cup types. The most common type of anemometer is the windmill type, which is used by organizations such as the Japan Meteorological Agency. Windmill and wind cup type anemometers are used for the purpose of measuring outdoor wind speed. The characteristic feature of their use is that they are installed outdoors and measure the degree of wind speed outside by rotation.
Windmill and wind cup anemometers have been increasingly digitized in recent years. The digitization of anemometers makes it possible to check the wind speed at a distance from the location where the anemometer is installed. Real-time wind speed can be checked on a PC or smartphone indoors. Thermal and ultrasonic anemometers are mainly used indoors. Thermal and ultrasonic anemometers are often portable.
Thermal and ultrasonic anemometers are used by placing the instrument directly on the area or part of the building where the wind speed is to be measured, or by hand, and continuously measuring the wind speed on the spot. Both thermal and ultrasonic anemometers provide immediate wind speed data at hand. They are also characterized by their flexibility of use, as the installation position can be easily changed. However, care must be taken to ensure that the wind speed is not affected by the movement of people.
Types of Anemometers
In general, to measure wind speed, one must decide the purpose and under what environmental conditions the results are desired. The type of anemometer to be used depends on whether the measurements are to be made indoors or outdoors.
There are four types of anemometers: wind cup anemometers, windmill anemometers, ultrasonic anemometers, and thermal anemometers.
1. wind cup anemometers
The wind vane anemometer uses a conical blade called a wind vane. The wind speed is calculated by measuring the number of rotations of the rotating blades with a generator or rotary encoder. The wind speed is not related to the direction of the wind, but only to the wind speed, making it very sensitive to wind changes.
2. wind turbine anemometers
The wind turbine anemometer uses propeller-like blades that rotate with the wind. Wind speed is measured by using the rotational speed of the rotating blades, which is measured by a generator or other device. Anemometers that can simultaneously measure wind direction by attaching a propeller to one end of the anemometer and a weathervane to the other end are common.
3. ultrasonic anemometers
An ultrasonic anemometer measures wind speed by measuring the amount of change in sound velocity that varies with wind speed. The ultrasonic wave is transmitted from the transmitter and received by the receiver, and the time taken from transmission to reception is used to measure the wind speed.
4. thermal anemometers
Thermal anemometers use the temperature change of the measuring section cooled by wind. The anemometer measures the wind speed by measuring the electrical signal generated from the temperature sensing element. Some thermal anemometers can measure not only wind speed, but also humidity and pressure at the same time.
How to Select an Anemometer
Anemometers have various measurement principles, so care should be taken when selecting one. For example, there are anemometers that are resistant to rain and snow and suitable for outdoor use, and anemometers that are suitable for use in clean rooms and other manufacturing sites where precision is required.
Anemometers are used at workplaces and to measure the effectiveness of smoke control. Recently, however, there are more and more opportunities to measure wind speeds close at hand. For example, you may check wind speed and flow when playing golf, sailing or other outdoor activities, or when using the air conditioner at home.
When selecting an anemometer, the most common type of anemometer is the compact type. Compact type anemometers are available in the windmill and thermal types, and can be purchased at reasonable prices by the general public. The advantage of the compact type anemometer is that it is a handy type. Since the anemometer is lightweight, it is characterized by its portability.
In addition, the measurement result display screen is integrated with the measuring instrument, so the wind speed measurement results can be checked immediately. Handheld anemometers of the wind turbine type are mainly used for outdoor leisure and sports activities. Thermal anemometers, like wind turbine anemometers, are also available at reasonable prices. Thermal anemometers can be used to measure wind speeds mainly outdoors and at home under conditions where an air conditioner or circulator is used.
List of 18 Anemometer Manufacturers
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Anemometer Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of January 2023 in United States
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enercorp Instruments Ltd. | 33.3% |
| 2 | AppMet | 33.3% |
| 3 | KIMO | 33.3% |
Ranking as of January 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Enercorp Instruments Ltd. | 33.3% |
| 2 | AppMet | 16.7% |
| 3 | KIMO | 16.7% |
| 4 | Chauvin Arnoux Metrix | 16.7% |
| 5 | PCE Instruments | 16.7% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the anemometer page as of January 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Omega Engineering: 605
- KIMO: 400
Newly Established Company
- PCE Instruments: 1999 (24 years ago)
- Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.: 1998 (25 years ago)
- Advanced Thermal Solutions: 1989 (34 years ago)
Company with a History
- Chauvin Arnoux Metrix: 1905 (118 years ago)
- Omega Engineering: 1962 (61 years ago)
- KIMO: 1976 (47 years ago)
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