Variable ID
WDSD
Variable Type
Standard - Primary
Variable Category
Wind
Standard Units
degrees in a circle where true north is 0°, increasing clockwise
Description
The standard deviation of the wind direction at a height of 10 meters above the ground.
- This variable is a measure of the steadiness of wind direction. A small standard deviation indicates the wind is blowing from the same direction; a large standard deviation indicates significant changes in wind direction during the 5-minute interval. The standard deviation may be large for either inclement weather or relatively light winds.
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