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Average Vector Wind Direction (10 m)
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 ms-1.
  • When WSPD is zero, all other wind variables are set to zero.
Type Sensor Used Standard Units Accuracy
Standard - Primary RM Young Wind Monitor, PDF Described in degrees in a circle (from north), where north is 0 degrees, east is 90 degrees, south is 180 degrees, and west is 270 degrees ± 3º