The CSAT3 is a three-dimensional sonic anemometer. It measures wind speed and the speed of sound on three nonorthogonal axes. From these measurements, orthogonal wind speed and sonic temperature can be computed.
The CSAT is used in eddy covariance applications to measure the turbulent fluctuations of horizontal and vertical wind. From the turbulent wind fluctuations, momentum flux and friction velocity can be calculated. The CSAT3 can also be used to measure average horizontal wind speed and direction.
| Campbell Scientific, Inc. | |
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| Product Category | Weather Instruments |
| Product Number | CSAT3 |
| Product Name | 3-D Sonic Anemometer |
| Device Classification | Sensor Only |
| Weather Component Sensed | Senses Wind Speed |
| Output Options | Outputs an analog voltage signal |
| Interface Options | Digital Serial; Digital signal interface other than parallel or serial (i.e., discrete signals, special TTL) |
