In what areas are ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors used?

Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor is an instrument for measuring wind speed and direction, which uses acoustic pulses to calculate wind speed and direction. This sensor can measure the instantaneous values of wind speed and direction simultaneously and supports multiple signal output methods.

Ultrasonic wind measurement uses ultrasonic waves propagating in the air affected by wind to measure wind speed. It has no mechanical rotating parts and can accurately measure the high-frequency components of gusts. The ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor sends and receives ultrasonic waves cyclically through four probes, and uses the time difference of sound wave propagation to measure wind speed and direction.

Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors can be used in industrial and mining fields. In coal and metal mining, it is important to pay attention to the changes in the gas composition of the mine, usually with a variety of gas sensor equipment, and to pay attention to the condition of the ventilation system. Wind speed sensors are used to monitor the ventilation effect of the mine, in order to ensure the safe production of coal mines, the relevant departments require the use of wind speed sensors and other equipment.

In the field of new energy development, especially wind and solar energy development, the equipment is often affected by wind speed. In order to avoid changes in wind speed affecting normal use, the wind cup type wind speed sensor is widely used in China.

Tower cranes are often installed with wind speed sensors, which will alarm in case of high wind. However, when the work is affected by high winds, it is also necessary to pay attention to the change of wind direction to cope with the wind in different wind directions. Therefore, some cranes also use wind direction sensors.

There are also different models of ventilation equipment in the mine, and the power varies greatly. It is necessary to use wind speed sensors to monitor the wind speed of each ventilation channel, so as to avoid the low ventilation rate leading to too high concentration of harmful gases.

To ensure safe production in coal mines, it is stipulated that wind speed sensors need to be installed in coal mines. Wind speed sensors should be installed in the mining area, in the wing return road and in the general return road, and in the digging face, which is part of the mining area.