How Anemometers and Wind Vanes Measure Wind Speed and Direction #303613 (License: Personal Use)

This schematic shows a cup-style anemometer with three hemispherical cups rotating to quantify wind speed, paired with a directional wind vane featuring a tail fin and pointer. The blue outlines highlight structural components against a clean white background, emphasizing function over realism. Ideal for educational or meteorological contexts where clarity and accuracy matter.

Used in weather education pages, science textbooks, meteorology websites, or DIY weather station guides; matches user intent to understand or visualize basic wind measurement devices.