Variable ID
WMAX
Variable Type
Standard - Primary
Variable Category
Wind
Standard Units
meters per second (m/s)
Description
The maximum 3-second wind speed observed during a 5-minute interval at a height of 10 meters above ground; it is the largest value observed during the 5-minute averaging interval.
- WMAX is independent of wind direction.
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