Meaning & use
Anemometry
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The science or technique of measuring wind speed and direction.
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The weather station relies on anemometry to track wind patterns before storms arrive.
Engineers use anemometry to determine the best placement for wind turbines.
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"Anemometry" comes from the Greek "anemos," meaning "wind," the same root found in the instrument used for the measurement, the anemometer.
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wind measurement
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