Kestrel 1000 Wind Meter

Product Information

Bluetooth Data Transfer Option: Adjustable power consumption and radio range from up to 30 ft | 9 meters. Our camera cores are SWaP optimised, athermalised and ruggedised to withstand launch conditions and maintain optical performance while being exposed to the extreme operating conditions experienced in the space environment. Our rankings on durability turned out just the same as the accuracy ratings, again because Kestrel differentiates its handheld weather stations by functionality, not construction or quality.

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If you receive your goods and believe them to be faulty, please contact us straight away with a brief description of the problem. Every Kestrel Meter features a large, 1” impeller mounted on a sapphire jewel bearing, which means it starts rotating with the slightest puff of air – 0. An internal compass can also tell you wind direction and calculate headwind, tailwind, and crosswind when the Kestrel 5500 is used with an optional vane mount. These categories are weighted to emphasize accuracy and affordability — which makes up half of a handheld weather station’s score itself.

To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Image Credit: Kestrel The Kestrel 5500, shown here in yellow, is the most feature-packed handheld weather station on the market. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. If you don’t need any bells and whistles and just need a great handheld anemometer, consider the Kestrel 1000 wind meter. If you need humidity measurements along with temperature and wind, then the Kestrel 3000 is the best option.

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handheld weather stations were considered for our rankings for the Best Handheld Weather Station of 2022. The nice thing about Kestrel meters is that the instrumentation is generally the same across the entire line, so you’re not losing accuracy, just features. Relative humidity and all measurements which include RH in their calculation may require as long as 1 minute to fully equilibrate to a large change in the measurement environment. We use cookies to remember log-in details and provide secure log-in, collect statistics to optimize site functionality, and deliver content tailored to your interests.We’d recommend any of the Kestrel meters if accuracy is one of the primary things you’re looking for. The Kestrel 1000 wind meter can easily be switched between mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots and Beaufort Scale. To determine the best handheld weather station, we look at five areas: accuracy/performance, affordability, durability, feature set, and ease of use. We developed the Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter in 1995 when NK’s co-founder, Richard Kellerman, needed a reliable wind meter for flying his glider. Humidity sensor may be recalibrated at factory or in field using Kestrel Humidity Calibration Kit (NK PN-0802).

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Image Credit: Kestrel The Kestrel 1000 might only measure wind, but we feel it’s a much better option (and more accurate) than the BTMeter BT-100. Most devices offer a backlit display making them perfect for low light conditions and are drop-tested by the manufacturer to ensure durability. While not as accurate, the Ambient Weather WM-5 still performs well and is much cheaper than its Kestrel counterpart, the 3500.Also, the Kestrel 3500 is a little more compact than the 5500, as it uses the same CR2032 battery as some of Kestrel’s cheaper models (the 5500 uses AA batteries). If you’re considering a Kestrel weather meter, we’d strongly recommend models with LiNK connectivity.

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Calculated based on the NWS Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) Index, revised 2001, with wind speed adjusted by a factor of 1. If you’re looking for something a bit simpler that’s also much friendlier on the pocketbook, then we’d suggest the Kestrel 3500 weather meter instead.The Kestrel 1000 is more expensive than most other wind meters we’ve seen, but we think the added cost is worth it. While they look almost identical, the handheld weather station will also have an additional visible sensor where the temperature and relative humidity are measured. Kestrel AU is independent from the manufacturer of Kestrel instruments and uses this business name under license.