Windbird
Detailed Specifications
Windbird
- Size, cm: 45 (length) x 33 (height) x 6 (width)
- Weight: < 500g
- 2-year warranty
- Made in France
Communication
- Sigfox
- Subscription included for the first year.
- To be renewed with OpenwindMap in subsequent years:
- https://abo.openwindmap.org
- Coverage areas: https://windbird.com/coverage
Energy
- High performance Battery: ER34615 3.6V 19Ah, replaceable.
- 3 to 4 years of autonomy, varies based on local conditions.
Geolocation
- GPS chip (cannot be deactivated)
Measurements
Wind speed
- Wind speed, average, minimum, maximum over 5 minutes.
- Gust sampling: 3 seconds
- Transmission range: 0 to 190 km/h
- Direction (electronic compass) over 16 cardinal points.
- Transmission: 2 periods of 5 minutes every 10 minutes.
Operating environment
- Operating temperature: -30 to +60°C
- Humidity: 0 - 100%, including condensation.
- Designed for marine and high-mountain environments.
- Immunity to ESD discharges: >15kV air, >15kV contact
Mechanics
- Marine-grade stainless steel (316L)
- Premium japanese ball bearings
- ABS+PC plastic, UV-treated
Open-hardware
- https://github.com/windbird-sensor
Certifications
- CE
Access to measurements
- Windbirds on OpenWindMap website
- OpenWindMap Developer API .
These specifications are subject to change without prior notice and are not a contractual commitment.