Variable ID
WDIR
Variable Type
Standard - Primary
Variable Category
Wind
Standard Units
degrees in a circle where true north is 0°, increasing clockwise
Description
The vector average wind direction at a height of 10 meters above the ground. Note: wind direction always describes the direction from which the wind is blowing. The vane has a starting threshold of 1.1 m/s.
- When WSPD is zero, all other wind variables are set to zero.
Accuracy
± 3°
Sensors
RM Young Wind Monitor
Documentation Links
Sensor Image URL
https://content.prod.mesonet.org/repos/instruments/images/rm-young-wind-monitor.jpg
Sensor Image Alt Text
RM Young Wind Monitor
Sensor Image Caption
RM Young Wind Monitor