Vela™ Weather Station

Combining the ease of an all-in-one sensor package with the reliability and affordability of mechanical wind sensors, the Vela Weather Station provides:

proven, reliable wind speed and direction sensor technology,
temperature and humidity sensors in a radiation shield,
solid state barometric pressure sensor, and
optional tipping bucket rain gauge

The Vela Weather Station features:

Multi-Sensor Design -- easy installation with a single sensor cable
Low Power Consumption -- ideal for battery or solar-powered installations
One-year Warranty

Weather Monitoring Options

Communication Options

Accessories

Alternate Fixed-Mount Weather Stations

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Vela Weather Station Brochure

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Vela Weather Monitoring System Diagram

Vela Weather Station Diagram

Wind Direction and Speed
The Vela features a durable aluminum/stainless steel wind direction and speed sensor using a three-cup anemometer for accuracy, sensitivity, and durability and a lightweight vain tail for low starting threshold.
Wind Speed Range: 0 - 50 m/sec Wind Speed Resolution: 0.1 m/sec Wind Speed Accuracy: ± 2% Wind Speed Threshold: 1 m/sec	Wind Direction Range: 0 - 360° Wind Direction Resolution: 1° Wind Direction Accuracy: ± 5° Wind Direction Threshold: 1 m/sec
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Barometric Pressure

A solid state pressure sensor built into the sensor electronics provides accurate measurement of barometric pressure changes over a wide range. Electronic temperature compensation is included for highest accuracy over the operating temperature of the sensor.

Accuracy: ± 2 mbar

Range: 500-1100 mbars

Resolution: 0.1 mbar

Temperature and Humidity
Both temperature and humidity are built into the temperature shield at the bottom of the sensor package. The integral shield limits errors due to solar radiation. The RH sensor is a capacitive element enclosed in a protective membrane.
Temperature Range: -40 to +60°C (-40 to +140°F) Temperature Resolution: 0.01°C Temperature Accuracy: ± 5°C	Humidity Range: 0 to 100% Reporting Resolution: 1% RH Humidity Accuracy: ± 4%
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Optional Rainfall

Capricorn 2000 Weather Station Automatic Rain Gauge

The tipping bucket electric rain gauge is composed of a complex spun collector funnel with a knife edge that diverts the water to a tipping bucket mechanism. For each tip, a magnet causes an electronic pulse that is recorded. The rainfall sensor is completely automatic - spent water drains out of the bottom of the housing, hence, the instrument requires no servicing.

Accuracy: ±1% at 2 in./hr or less

Resolution: 0.01 inch

Heated rain gauge is available.

System Specifications Summary
Wind Speed Accuracy: ± 2% Resolution: 0.1 m/sec Range: 0 to 50 m/sec Threshold: 1 m/sec	Wind Direction Resolution: 1 degree Range: 0 to 360 degrees Accuracy: ± 5 degrees Threshold: 1 m/sec
Temperature Accuracy: ± 5°C Resolution: 0.01°C/F Range: -40 to +60°C (-40 to +140°F)	Barometric Pressure Accuracy: ± 2 mbar Range: 500 - 1100 mbars Resolution: 0.1 mbar
Relative Humidity Accuracy: ± 4% Reporting Resolution: 1% RH Range: 0 to 100%	Rainfall Accuracy: ±1% at 2 in./hr. or less Resolution: 0.01 inch
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