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Choosing a Wind Sensor
5050WS5050WD200-05103200-053057000-3
Every packaged weather station includes the standard wind speed and direction pair, and three upgrades cover special cases: high wind survival, very light winds, and zero-maintenance sites. Here's how to choose.
Configure this in the Selector → 5050WS datasheet 5050WD datasheet 05103 datasheet
Side by side
| Sensor | Model | Strengths | Choose it when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pair — speed + direction | 5050WS 5050WD | Proven, economical; included in 5381/5881 stations | Typical flood-warning and general weather sites |
| Propeller — combined speed/direction | 200-05103 | 0–60 m/s range, survives 80 m/s gusts | Exposed, high-wind sites; hurricanes, ridgelines |
| Light-wind propeller | 200-05305 | 0.4 m/s starting threshold | Air-quality and dispersion work; calm valley sites |
| Ultrasonic | 7000-3 | No moving parts, no field calibration | Hard-to-reach sites; icing; lowest maintenance burden |
All upgrade sensors replace the standard 5050WS/WD pair on the weather-station crossarm — note your choice when configuring a 5381/5881 station.