Anemometer

Instrument consists of four "Anemometer" cups attached to a driving spindle fitted to an articulated plate, which has an aluminium verge ring, graduated to 360 degs. Below the articulated frame is an aluminium frame containing electrical windings which appear to be turned at the same speed as the cups at the top.

Object Details

ID: ACO1296
Type: Anemometer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 170 mm x 490 mm x 150 mm