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anemometry

anemometry

9.9
The measurement of wind speed and direction
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈmɒmətri/
  • Specialized
: anemometría
  • Anemometry is essential for predicting weather patterns by measuring wind speed and direction.

Examples

  • Various methods exist to determine the roughness parameters (Mohammad et al. 2014), including morphometry, drag balance, and anemometry (turbulence measurements) methods. Morphometric Methods

    Academic text (2018)

  • Translational velocities of the limb segments were measured using hot film anemometry.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The engineers used anemometry to assess the impact of wind on the new building design.

  • During the experiment, the scientist relied on anemometry to gather precise data on air movement.

Synonyms

anemography
vsanemometry
  • Specialized
9.9

The recording and measuring of wind speed and direction using instruments

focuses on scientific measurement rather than the recording process

Surface Forms

anemometry singular
anemometries plural

Morphology

anemometry = anemo + metry

The parts literally mean 'wind' (anemo-) + 'measurement' (-metry), so the meaning is predictable for learners familiar with scientific combining forms but not for an average B1 learner who may not recognise 'anemo-'.

Etymology

Anemometry comes from the Greek root anemos meaning 'wind' and the ending -metry meaning 'measurement', like in speedometer. So, anemometry is the scientific measurement of wind speed and direction.