R. M. Young Anemometers Keep Guard Over Tutankhamun's Tomb

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Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest civilizations in the world. Here are some interesting facts:

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  • Tutankhamun was not a prominent ruler and died around the age of 18.
  • However, the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb was a sensation as the tomb was almost untouched. Since then, Tutankhamun’s name has become globally recognized.
  • The notion “curse of the pharaohs” was caused by “mystical” deaths of the participants of the tomb discovery, the widespread belief of misfortunes happening to those who “disturbs” the mummies.
  • Religious and mystical practices in ancient Egypt did not include curses, the “curse of the pharaohs” was allegedly invented and hyped by journalists.
  • R.M. Young wind monitor is installed outside Tutankhamun’s tomb.

In order to keep the pharaoh’s tomb in proper condition, a lot of instruments are used. One of them is a wind monitor, a device that measures the wind speed and the wind direction.

R. M. Young has been a leading manufacturer of meteorological equipment for over five decades already. It means that the instruments are reliable and won’t let you down in any situation, in various weather conditions.

You can rest assured that R. M. Young wind monitors provide accurate measurements. You can choose from a wide range of products, including wind monitors, heavy-duty wind monitors, marine wind monitors, and more.

In case you need a simple yet reliable device, we recommend you to pay attention to R. M. Young 05103 wind monitor. It is a 4-blade helicoid propeller, made of UV stabilized plastic with stainless steel and anodized aluminum fittings. Such anti-corrosion construction allows you to use this wind sensor in various conditions. Pay attention that R. M. Young offers Model 05103V with 0-5 VDC outputs and Model 05103L with 4-20 mA outputs. The first one is compatible with a wide range of data loggers and the other one is perfect to be used in high noise areas.

Preparation of Equipment

First, you have to prepare everything for work: it is recommended to read carefully the manufacturer’s instructions and follow them step-by-step. There’s no need to rush, take your time and set up your R. M. Young wind sensor.

Installation

Please make sure to lower the tower before installation. After that, take the following steps:

  1. Install the orientation ring;
  2. Install the body + align the junction box properly (it should face south), tighten that up;
  3. Connect the orientation ring to the body and tighten the clamps on both.

How does this device work?

It uses propeller rotation which produces an AC sine wave signal with frequency proportional to wind speed. The signal is induced in a stationary coil by a 6-pole magnet mounted on the propeller shaft. Wind direction is transmitted using a 10 000 ohm precision conductive plastic potentiometer. If the device is installed properly, it is easy to use.

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