Development of compact, inexpensive and low power sensors is the key step towards the application of wireless sensor networks in real scenarios. In this work we propose a new approach for monitoring wind direction and speed using integrated flow meters, included into a protecting cylinder. An original channel geometry drilled through the cylinder produces a flow that depends on the wind direction according to a cosine law, facilitating wind direction estimation. The effectiveness of the approach is proven by means of measurements performed on a prototype.
A new principle for environment resistant integrated anemometers
BRUSCHI, PAOLO;Dei M.;PIOTTO, MASSIMO
2010-01-01
Abstract
Development of compact, inexpensive and low power sensors is the key step towards the application of wireless sensor networks in real scenarios. In this work we propose a new approach for monitoring wind direction and speed using integrated flow meters, included into a protecting cylinder. An original channel geometry drilled through the cylinder produces a flow that depends on the wind direction according to a cosine law, facilitating wind direction estimation. The effectiveness of the approach is proven by means of measurements performed on a prototype.File in questo prodotto:
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