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An instrument that determines the direction from which a wind is blowing.
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mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
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a device used to indicate the direction from which wind is blowing (e
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an instrument that lets us detect which way the wind is coming from
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a tool for measuring wind direction
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Any instrument designed primarily to measure wind direction .
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Measures the wind direction and allows the yaw drive to direct the windmill properly depending on the direction of the wind.
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Measures wind direction and communicates with the yaw drive to orient the turbine properly with respect to the wind.
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A device used to measure wind direction.
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an instrument used to indicate wind direction
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flag-like vane mounted on a vertical post free to align itself with, and indicate the direction of, the wind. Also an instrument performing the same function.
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An instrument used to determine wind direction. Differs from an aerovane in that it does not measure wind speed. It has no propeller.
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An instrument that indicates the wind direction. The end of the vane which offers the greatest resistance to the motion of the air moves to the downwind position.
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