Measuring Wind Speed & Direction with Ultrasonic Anemometer & Arduino

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In this tutorial, we will interface an Ultrasonic Anemometer with Arduino to measure wind speed and direction.
An ultrasonic anemometer utilizes ultrasonic waves to measure both the speed and direction of wind. Unlike traditional mechanical anemometers, which rely on spinning cups or vanes to measure wind, ultrasonic anemometers have no moving parts. This feature makes them durable, reliable, and well-suited for a variety of challenging environments.
The term ‘anemometer‘ is derived from the Greek word ‘anemos,’ which means ‘wind.’ Ultrasonic anemometers are widely used in applications like meteorology, wind energy studies, navigation, and research. These instruments are particularly useful in settings that require high levels of accuracy and real-time data collection.
In this project, we will use a Renkeer Ultrasonic Anemometer that is specially designed for outdoor measurements. The sensor can measure wind speed ranging from 0 to 40 m/s and wind direction from 0 to 360° with high accuracy. The anemometer operates on a low-power chip, consuming only 0.12W, making it suitable for solar or battery-powered installations.
For interfacing, we will employ the RS485 protocol that will facilitate the transfer of data from the sensor to the Arduino board. The wind speed and direction data will then be displayed on a 16×2 LCD screen connected to the Arduino.
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[@RaushanKumar-tu8bi]

I learned a lot about making an DIY Anemometer, and I'm excited to give it a try. Thanks for sharing this helpful tutorial!"

[@acoolmastashu]

Great video. Everything is explained step by step that even it's easy for beginners to understand. Good job 👍

[@infinitegaming2897]

Awesome ,day by day. Our knowledge is also increasing while watching your videos . great project, great presentation. Thanks for making this project for us..

[@rayteehan5915]

Great Video, well explained. I have an application where I want to drive a motor to change the position of my wind turbine relative to the wind direction. Is there a video already done explaining how to drive a linear actuator relative to the Degrees of wind direction? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@zenobikraweznick]

Awesome stuff , thanks!

[@diyprojectslab1689]

Thanks for the clear instructions!"

[@ankshuray4626]

Have you tried making the anemometer you are using ?

[@mramzadg]

Awesome sir g

[@filipporossifavilli68]

🔝🔝🔝

[@samkeloinnocent8316]

What application did you use to draw your circuit diagram?

[@davidh1187]

Looking at your schematic, supplying a std Nano board Vin with a 12v battery EXCEEDS the Vin limit (7-12v) since a 12v battery can be as high as 13.8v (or even higher depending on the battery used). Your project is going to have a limited lifespan! The 5v from the 7805 should be sufficient to run the nano.

[@adambosworth2010]

Attempting to make this and just wondered the purpose and function of the MOSFET and capacitor in the circuit diagram? I can see you've put the capacitor in the final prototype but not the MOSFET. any clarity on this would be amazing, thank you!

[@HowtoElectronics]

That is not a mosfet. That is a 7805 voltage regulator IC to provide 5V to circuit. The battery is supplying 12V to power on anemometer. But all other components require 5v. The 12v is converted to 5v using 7805 regulator. The capaictor is used for voltage stability and to avoid fluctuations in voltage.

[@RaushanKumar-dc9we]

Great video! Your instructions were easy to follow, and I now understand how to make an Arduino Ultrasonic Anemometer. Thanks for making complex stuff simple! :)

[@iotprojectsideas]

Another great tutorial 😍

[@shahbazahamed7401]

Thanx for this great content

[@rehan_alammmblogs]

Good job 👍

[@ekojoko4284]

My projects, with same ultra Sonic sensor need 7 second to response data in display , what's wrong with my projects

[@Николай-я1м9ц]

Not sure what kind of sensor you have. I purchased the same one and data is updated at least 1-2 seconds

[@kabitachand2578]

👍👍👍

[@peterstefanik713]

How long does it take to renkeer ro answer? I'd like to get one anemometer...

[@HowtoElectronics]

You can purchase from given link.