Quick Answer:The Anemometer Model is a wind-driven teaching model with cups or blades on a vertical shaft. The faster the wind, the faster they spin, which shows how meteorological instruments measure wind speed.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Rotating cups or blades mounted on a vertical shaft.
Driven by the wind alone.
Rotation speed rises with wind speed.
Introduces weather monitoring and rotational motion.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Components
Rotating cups or blades, vertical shaft, base stand
Operation
Wind-driven
How It Is Used
Place the model in the open where air moves freely and let the wind turn the cups. Students watch the rotation speed, link faster turning to stronger wind, and can compare readings at different spots or heights during weather and environmental science lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Anemometer Model indicate wind speed?
Wind turns the cups or blades on the shaft; the faster they rotate, the higher the wind speed.
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