Wind check for the western end of the Solent
by Media on 21 Jul 2006
Screen shot http://www.weatherfile.com/~hurst/ 20 July 2006 Gerald New
http://www.sail-world.co.uk
Richard Paul Russell Limited have installed wind measuring equipment on Hurst Castle, at the western end of the Solent. The data is available on the internet at http://www.weatherfile.com/~hurst
This data allows the sailors and event organizers at Cowes Week to see what's happening to the wind at the western end of the Solent, in particular the onset of the western sea breeze. This will enable competitors to make important tactical choices and help organizers with decisions regarding courses.
A keen sailor, Richard Russell comments:
'this information will be of great interest to all those who sail in the Solent, whether racing during Cowes Week or just cruising.'
The wind at Hurst Castle is measured using the latest ultrasonic technology.
Ideally suited to the marine environment, the sensor has no moving parts and
provides reliable and accurate wind speed and direction data.
Contact Richard Paul Russell Ltd for more information.
Richard Paul Russell Limited specialises in electronic product design and
distribution and was formed in 1992. Weather instrumentation is the key focus for the company there are a variety of products, mainly their own design, which are suitable for a wide range of applications and markets.
Richard Paul Russell Ltd - New Harbour Building, Bath Rd, Lymington, SO41 3SE.
Tel: 01590 679755
Fax: 01590 688577
Email: sales@r-p-r.co.uk
http://www.r-p-r.co.uk
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