Wind Speed Collection

Mars 96 surface station, artwork
Mars 96 surface station. Artwork showing one of the surface stations of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind
5311627 An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind and is also a standard weather station instrument

Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas
5309250 Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an anemometer)

Anemometer and wind vane C018 / 2559
Anemometer and wind vane. An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed, whereas a wind vane measures wind direction. Both are common weather station instruments

Spinning-cup anemometer

Meteorological and Pneumatic Instruments C017 / 3455
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various meteorological and pneumatic instruments. A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric

Indian Ocean, satellite imaging data C016 / 3718
Indian Ocean, satellite imaging data. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, showing the various parameters that can be measured by satellite instruments

Wind speed and direction recorder, 1889 C013 / 8785
Wind speed and direction recorder, 19th-century artwork. This meteorological device is an anemo-cinemographe, a form of anemograph

Compressed air tunnel. View of the air screw from the inside of a compressed air tunnel. This device produced wind speeds of up to 60 miles per hour

An anemometer - an instrument used to measure wind speed - located on top of a tower at the Jodrell Bank radio observatory near Manchester, England

Mars 96 penetrator, artwork
Mars 96 penetrator. Artwork showing one of the penetrator probes of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Weather balloon, 19th century

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"Unleashing the Power of Wind: From Mars to Earth's Super Typhoons" In the vast expanse of space, the Mars 96 surface station stands as a testament to human curiosity and exploration. Here, researchers Anna Noe and Eric Altman delve into the mysteries using cutting-edge technology like the Doppler Aerosol Wind Lidar (DAWN). With its precise measurements, DAWN unravels the secrets hidden within Martian gusts. Back on our blue planet, it has long captivated scientists and artists alike. The spinning-cup anemometer, a marvel in meteorological instrumentation, captures every whisper of air movement with grace and precision, and is through such instruments that we can comprehend nature's invisible forces. Super typhoon Haiyan serves as a stark reminder of wind's immense power. In November 2013, this catastrophic storm ravaged communities with ferocious winds reaching unprecedented speeds. Captured in breathtaking photographs like C018 / 1743, C018 / 1745, and C018 / 0383 – it showcased both nature's beauty and destructive potential. Throughout history, mankind has strived to measure wind speed accurately. Ancient tools like anemometers and wind vanes have evolved over time into sophisticated devices capable of recording even subtle shifts in direction or intensity. A glimpse into their evolution can be seen in artifacts like Meteorological and Pneumatic Instruments (C017 / 3455) or Wind Speed and Direction Recorder from1889 (C013 / 8785). As technology advances further still, satellite imaging data offers us unparalleled insights into global weather patterns. Indian Ocean satellite imaging data (C016 / 3718) provides invaluable information about cyclones forming far out at sea – enabling timely warnings for vulnerable coastal regions. From compressed air tunnels simulating hurricane-force winds to artistic representations capturing wind’s ethereal dance - humanity continues to explore and understand the invisible yet mighty force of wind.