Air flow characterisation

Anemometers are used to characterise the air flow pattern of orchard, airblast sprayers and field sprayers with air support.

Air flow characterization

Techniques

  • Omnidirectional hot wire anemometers (TSI air velocity transducer, model 8465)
  • 2D ultrasonic anemometers (Windsonic 1, Gill Instruments, Inc.)
  • 3D ultrasonic anemometers (RM Young 81000)

Applications

  • Air flow pattern characterisation
  • Evaluation of orchard, airblast sprayers and field sprayers with air support
  • Evaluation of pneumatic sowing machines with regard to dust drift