Anemometer Collection

An engraving depicting the Meteorological Observatory at Saint-Marie-du-Mont, Mache, France
5311643 An engraving depicting the Meteorological Observatory at Saint-Marie-du-Mont, Mache, France. In the foreground is an anemometer with Robinson's cups

An engraving depicting Robinson's anemometer, 19th century
5311644 An engraving depicting Robinson's anemometer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind
5311627 An engraving depicting Robert Hooke's anemometer, a device used for measuring the speed of the wind and is also a standard weather station instrument

An engraving depicting William Whewell's registering anemometer, 19th century
5310944 An engraving depicting William Whewell's registering anemometer, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas
5309250 Engraving depicting an anemometer, an instrument used for measuring the speed of the wind, or any current of gas, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an anemometer)

A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The Anemometer, viewed from the roof of the Exchange (engraving)
606978 A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The Anemometer, viewed from the roof of the Exchange (engraving) by English School

A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The Anemometer and Raingauge (engraving)
606977 A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The Anemometer and Raingauge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Visit to "Lloyd s, "the Insurance of Ships (engraving)
1594045 A Visit to " Lloyd s, " the Insurance of Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to " Lloyd s)

Professor David Standing By Mawsons Anemometer, c1908, (1909). Professor Tannatt William Edgeworth David (1858-1934), was Director of Scientific Staff on the Nimrod expedition

A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Anemometer at the Kew Observatory, 1866. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures, Vol III, Virtue and Co, City Road and Ivy Lane, London, 1866

Meteorological systems on Cruise Liner Legend of the Seas off Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 20 June 2013. Modern cruise ships have extremely sophisticated GPS, electronic, radar and navigation systems

Anemometer and wind vane C018 / 2559
Anemometer and wind vane. An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed, whereas a wind vane measures wind direction. Both are common weather station instruments

Anemometer and wind vane. This anemometer uses cup-shaped vanes to catch the wind. These rotate and trigger a reading of wind speed. The vane (centre left) shows the direction of the wind

Anemometer or windmill. Hargrave Slide 3

Sketch of a swinging plate anemometer 1849s
Sketch of a swinging plate anemometer. 1849. From Cayleys original notebook

Spinning-cup anemometer

Meteorological and Pneumatic Instruments C017 / 3455
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various meteorological and pneumatic instruments. A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric

19th Century anemometer
19th Century copper anemometer. Anemometers are devices for measuring wind speed. Made in 1880

Wind speed and direction recorder, 1889 C013 / 8785
Wind speed and direction recorder, 19th-century artwork. This meteorological device is an anemo-cinemographe, a form of anemograph

ANEMOMETER, 20th CENTURY. Anemometer, an instrument to measure the velocity and force of wind. Line engraving, mid 20th century

Laser measurement of the velocity of a gas stream
MODEL RELEASED. Laser velocity measurement. Technician uses beams from a laser to measure the velocity of air coming from a dummys mouth which is simulating breathing

Radar on a cruise ship. Radar and communications equipment on top of a passenger cruise ship

An anemometer - an instrument used to measure wind speed - located on top of a tower at the Jodrell Bank radio observatory near Manchester, England

Weather balloon, 19th century

Laser Anemometer 1968
This experiment measures how much light from a laser beam can pass through the water in the glass tube when the water moves at different speeds

Small weather station solar panel anemometer roadside Arran Scotland UK
MAB-680 Small weather station solar panel anemometer roadside Arran Scotland UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The anemometer, a device used to measure wind speed, has played a crucial role in various historical events and scientific advancements. In the bustling city of London, a visit to Lloyds - the insurance hub for ships - offered a unique perspective on this instrument. From the roof of the Exchange, one could witness the impressive sight of an anemometer in action, capturing every gust that swept through the city's skyline. Another engraving depicted not only an anemometer but also a raingauge at Lloyds. This combination showcased how meteorological measurements were vital for assessing risks and ensuring ship safety during turbulent weather conditions. Professor David Standing stood proudly beside Mawsons Anemometer in 1908. This image captured his dedication to understanding atmospheric dynamics and further improving these devices' accuracy. In 1911, two blizzards struck with immense force. The artist George Clarke Simpson skillfully portrayed these natural phenomena while highlighting their destructive power. Anemometers became essential tools during such extreme weather events as they provided valuable data for forecasting and warning systems. Even back in 1866, scientists recognized the importance of accurate wind measurement at places like Kew Observatory. An anemometer was installed there to study wind patterns and gather invaluable information about climate changes over time. Beyond land-based observations, cruise liners like Legend of the Seas utilized advanced meteorological systems including anemometers off Marseilles, France. These instruments ensured passenger safety by monitoring wind speeds during voyages across vast oceans. However, not all days were filled with strong winds; sometimes nature would grant moments of calmness known as "windless" periods when even anemometers remained still – reminding us that tranquility can be found amidst chaos. An iconic symbol often associated with weather measurement is the classic combination of both anemometer and wind vane working together harmoniously atop rooftops or fields worldwide – guiding our understanding of prevailing winds.