Alpine Weather Sensors: Trusted on Top of the World
There’s a reason why our Alpine Wind Monitor was trusted to record data on the record-breaking heights of Mount Everest at an altitude of 28,904 feet. It has been tested and proven time and time again in the world’s harshest environments. From Mount Washington to Big Sky National Park, Mount Everest, Iceland, the highest ski resorts in the world, and everything in between, our Wind Monitor has proven to accurately and reliably record incredibly high wind speeds in alpine applications around the world.
We Specialize in Alpine Applications
Trusted by the World’s Most Prestigious Pioneers
Over the last 60 years, we have built a proud history of collaboration with prestigious alpine organizations, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide, including the National Park Service, NOAA, National Geographic, major universities, and more. Our precision meteorological instruments are trusted by these leading institutions to deliver accurate and reliable data in the most challenging environments.
Our Instruments Are Vital for a Variety of Alpine Applications:
- Safety: Accurate wind and weather data are crucial for safe mountain expeditions.
- Environmental Monitoring: Our sensors help us better understand mountain weather patterns and climate change.
- Operational Efficiency: Reliable data enables efficient operations for ski resorts, mountaineering expeditions, and other alpine activities.
Robust and Durable Design
We designed our Alpine Wind Monitors with the toughest materials, including an all-black design for thermal warming and a specially formulated ice resistant coating. This ensures they are resilient against corrosion and wear for long-term reliability.
What Makes us special
We’re a Weather Sensor Company Specializing in Reliability
Extreme Accuracy
Our weather sensors provide reliable, accurate data across a wide operating range that you can count on, which is why they continue to be chosen over others to measure extreme conditions around the world.
Durability Tested
We rigorously test the durability of our sensors using a variety of methods, including high-speed wind tunnels, environmental chambers, and exposure to extreme weather conditions worldwide.
Ease of Use
We worked hard to ensure the installation and maintenance of our sensors is as simple as possible. Our experienced support team will work alongside you to ensure no problems pop up.
We harness over 60 years of experience to deliver the industry’s most accurate, reliable weather instrumentation while providing unmatched support. When you call, you will speak with a human, not a machine, and we will work alongside you to ensure that our products are delivering the results you deserve.
Discover why we have been named the gold standard in weather sensing technology.
Our Wind Sensor
Alpine Wind Monitor
The YOUNG Model 05108-45 Heavy Duty Wind Monitor HD-Alpine measures horizontal wind speed and direction. This sensor includes ceramic bearings, ¼ inch diameter propeller shaft and high pitch propeller as found in Model 05108. To improve performance in in high elevation Alpine environments this model has the additional features of an all-black design for thermal warming from sun exposure and a specially formulated, ice resistant coating applied to all external surfaces. The direct output for wind speed is an AC sine wave and direction is a precision potentiometer. This sensor mounts on a standard 1-inch IPS pipe. A mounting orientation ring is included.
A separate Surge Protection Assembly, Model 19120, is available that doubles as both a junction box for cable termination and additional electrical transient surge protection. Separate signal conditioning devices are available to convert the sensor signals to 0-5 V (Model 05608C) or 4-20 mA (Model 05638C). All three of these devices are enclosed in weatherproof enclosures and come with mounting hardware (Model 19120 is not typically used in conjunction with either Model 05603C or 05631C).
| Range: | Wind speed: 0-100 m/s (224 mph) |
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| Accuracy: | Wind speed: ± 0.3 m/s (0.6 mph) or 1% of reading |
| Threshold: * | Propeller: 1.0 m/s (2.2 mph) |
| Dynamic Response: * | Propeller distance constant (63% recovery) 2.7 m (8.9 ft) |
| Signal Output: | Wind speed: magnetically induced AC voltage, 3 pulses per revolution. 1800 rpm (90 Hz) = 15.0 m/s (33.6 mph) |
| Power Requirement: | Potentiometer excitation: 15 VDC maximum |
| Operating Temperature: | -50 to 60°C |
| Sensor Cable: | A water tight pigtail cable is supplied for electrical connections. Available in standard lengths of 3, 8 and 12 meters. |
| Dimensions: | Overall height: 37 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight: | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight: | 2.3 kg (5 lbs) |
| Model 05608C | Wind Sensor Interface |
| Model 05638C: | Wind Line Driver |
| * | Nominal values, determined in accordance with ASTM standard procedures. |
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