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DY: Fachverband Dynamik und Statistische Physik

DY 26: Fluid dynamics II

DY 26.2: Vortrag

Donnerstag, 28. Februar 2008, 14:30–14:45, MA 001

Wind velocity measurements under turbulent conditions using a sphere anemometer — •Hendrik Heißelmann, Michael Hölling, Bianca Schulte, and Joachim Peinke — Institute of Physics - University of Oldenburg

A well known problem of cup anemometry is the so-called overspeeding due to its momentum of inertia. As in nature turbulent flow conditions are predominant, cup anemometry leads to a wrong estimation of wind speeds. While cup anemometers do not provide the necessary time resolution to measure high frequency wind fluctuations, hot-wire anemometers are easily damaged under rough weather conditions. Therefore a robust, fast responding sphere anemometer was developed. The anemometer uses the thrust generated by the drag force on a sphere mounted on a flexible rod to detect wind velocities in two dimensions. The deflection of the rod is proportional to the drag force and can be measured either by means of a light pointer or by use of strain gauges. The two different measurement techniques were compared. The dynamic behaviour of the thrust anemometer was studied under laboratory conditions using a wind gust generator. The characteristics of different sphere-types and different rod materials were evaluated in order to optimize the setup. Results of open air measurements with hot-wire anemometer, sonic anemometer and sphere anemometer were compared by statistical methods.