OPTIPACT motion sensors from FRABA Inc. measure velocity by calculating the rate at which an image of a moving surface travels across an optical sensor. OPTIPACT motion sensors from FRABA Inc. measure ...

To determine the wind chill factor for the forecast, the National Weather Service utilizes wind speed in miles per hour and ...

Tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorm events cause millions of dollars in structural damage and related losses each year. They can also significantly damage ecosystems systems, driving ...

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Sam, For wind observations reported by official stations, here are some pertinent facts about the wind speed measurments. 1. They are taken with anemometers located 10 meters above ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — In the Windy City, wind chill is a term we often use to describe how cold it feels to us as soon as we step outside. The wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin ...

I'll be honest with all of you. I hate wind. It drives me absolutely crazy. For me, it doesn't matter if it's a sustained wind or a gust of wind, it's all the same. But the truth is, there is a very ...