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1. www.nasa.gov › international-space-station › spaceInternational Space Station Facts and Figures - NASA

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   Jul 16, 2024 · International Space Station Size & Mass. Pressurized Module Length: 218 feet along the major axis (67 meters) Truss Length: 310 feet (94 meters) Solar Array Length: 239 feet across both longitudinally aligned arrays (73 meters) Mass: 925,335 pounds (419,725 kilograms) Habitable Volume: 13,696 cubic feet (388 cubic meters) not including visiting ...

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3. windandweathertools.com › all-about-anemometersAll About Anemometers: What They Are, How They’re Used & Much ...

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   An anemometer is a gauge used for recording the speed of what? Anemometers measure wind speed. Some very sophisticated anemometers and weather stations can also calculate the direction that the wind is blowing in, in addition to the speed at which it’s blowing. How big is an anemometer?

4. www.kennedyspacecenter.com › blog › the-20-mostThe 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the ...

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   • What is the International Space Station? The International Space Station (ISS) is Earth’s only microgravity laboratory that has allowed more than 3,600 researchers in 106 countries to conduct more than 2,500 experiments – and the research continues.
   • Can I see the ISS from Earth? At dawn or dusk you’ll be able to see the space station with your bare eyes as the third brightest object in the sky. It will also be moving across the sky, similar to an airplane, but without flashing lights.
   • What does the ISS look like? The ISS is constructed of many connected modules called “nodes” connecting the station together. The solar arrays are connected to the station with a long truss, which controls the space station’s temperature.
   • How far away is the ISS? The space station orbits Earth at an average altitude of 227 nautical miles/420 kilometers above Earth.

5. www.manula.com › manuals › pwsWind issues - Davis Weather Stations Knowledgebase - 1

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   Jun 22, 2020 · Regrettably this usually requires buying a new anemometer or Vue harness/ISS, although in older Vue models (rev A-F) the wind reed switch was mounted on the temp/hum PCBA (part 7345.283) and could be replaced separately at about half of the cost of a new harness/ISS.

6. www.nasa.gov › international-space-stationInternational Space Station Frequently Asked Questions - NASA

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Do NASA and Roscosmos always need its astronauts or cosmonauts on the International Space Station? Operating the space station requires physical, hands-on maintenance by the crew, on both U.S. Orbital Segment and the Russian Segment, to ensure systems continue functioning.

7. www.space.com › 16748-international-space-stationInternational Space Station: Everything you need to know ...

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The International Space Station is 356 feet (109 meters) end-to-end with a mass of 925,335 pounds (419,725 kilograms) without visiting vehicles. The solar panels alone cover one acre.

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   How does the ISS work?

   • The ISS is constructed of many connected modules called “nodes” connecting the station together. The solar arrays are connected to the station with a long truss, which controls the space station’s temperature. The ISS also has robotic arms mounted outside the station. How far away is the ISS?

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   How do meteorologists use Anemometer data?

   • A meteorologist might use anemometer data in their forecasts. A professional sports shooter might use an anemometer to calculate crosswind so they can compensate and hit a target from many hundreds of feet away. Storm chasers and weather hobbyists might use anemometers to understand how fast the wind is blowing.

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   How many people are on the ISS?

   • The ISS is designed to support a crew of six people at one time. What do astronauts do on the ISS? An astronaut's primary job while on the space station is to conduct scientific experiments and maintain the space station. When not working, astronauts do a lot of the same things we do on Earth.

   The 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the International Space

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   How high is the ISS?

   • The space station orbits Earth at an average altitude of 227 nautical miles/420 kilometers above Earth. How big is the ISS? The ISS measures 357 feet or 108 meters from end-to-end, which is about the size of an American football field. The space station has a mass of nearly 1 million pounds.

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   How high should an anemometer be?

   • The official height for measuring wind speed is 10m (33ft) and this is the height probably used at official stations such as airfields. So comparison of a privately-located anemometer at maybe 2-3m (say 6-10ft) height with an official one at 10m will always show significantly lower readings.

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   How accurate is an anemometer?

   • Accuracy is an important quality of an anemometer. A high-quality device will provide a wind speed reading accurate to approximately ±0.5 m/s (±2km/h or ±1mph). It’s important to remember that environmental wind speed isn’t constant, as it’s changing all the time.

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9. uk.rs-online.com › anemometers-guideEverything You Need to Know About Anemometers | RS

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   Jan 6, 2023 · What is an anemometer? Discover the types and uses of anemometers, including how they work and practical usage tips, in this comprehensive guide.