What does a Kestrel measure?
(Kestrel 5200 Professional Environmental Meter) Kestrel Professional Meters can calculate a concrete evaporation rate (ACI 308) by combining a user input concrete temperature with measured air temperature, wind speed and relative humidity.
Where are Kestrel Meters made?
the USA
Made in the USA, waterproof, float, and backed by a 5 year warranty.
What does the Kestrel 3000 measure?
The Kestrel 3000 measures wind speed, temperature and wind chill like the Kestrel 2000, but it also adds three very important measurements: relative humidity, heat stress index, and dew point temperature.
What is Kestrel weather meter?
The Kestrel 3000 pocket weather meter gives you real conditions in real time. This highly portable and reliable device has become an important tool in wildland firefighting. The Kestrel 3000 takes a minimalist approach to gathering vital weather and environmental data.
What Kestrel do I need?
Best Kestrels for Shooting & Hunting
- Kestrel Drop D3 Ballistics. Maybe I’m not the market for the Drop D3, but I honestly don’t know who is the market.
- Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter.
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter.
- Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF.
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Applied Ballistics.
What is the best wind gauge?
The 7 Best Digital Wind Speed Meters
- Premium pick. AcuRite Notos 3-in-1 Weather Station. See On Amazon.
- Editors choice. BTMETER Handheld Wind Speed Meter. See On Amazon.
- Best value. UNI-T Handheld Mini Anemometer.
- La Crosse Technology Wireless Combo Weather Station. See On Amazon.
- WeatherFlow Meter For Smart Phones. See On Amazon.
What Kestrel should I get?
If money is no object and you want the best, just get the Kestrel Elite and read no further. The Elite meter will get even an amateur shooter on target at long range without wasting a lot of expensive ammo. If you looking to figure out what’s best for your budget and your shooting, read on…
How often does a kestrel need to be recalibrated?
every 1 -4 years
Kestrel Recalibration Recommendations Depending on the customer’s needs, the humidity should be recalibrated every 1 -4 years.
Are kestrels waterproof?
And, since the Kestrel is completely waterproof, you can actually take water temperature and snow temperature readings – simply submerge the sensor in the water or snow.
What is the difference between a Kestrel 5700 and 5700 Elite?
Most of the differences between the 5700 Ballistics and my 5700 Elite model are in the capabilities of the software installed. The Ballistics does not include the Drop Scale Factor (DSF) function, which really only matters if you are shooting at transonic distances.
What is the heat stress index?
The heat stress index is defined as the relation of the amount of evaporation (or perspiration) required as related to the maximum ability of the average person to perspire (or evaporate fluids from the body in order to cool themselves).
How do you read a wind meter?
The dot end of the staff is where the wind is blowing to, while the top of the staff shows the direction from which the wind is coming. The top row of wind barbs in the figure to the right all indicate a north wind. The dot is to the south and the top of the wind barb staff is to the north.
How can I measure wind speed at home?
The speed of that wind can be measured using a tool called an anemometer. An anemometer looks like a weather vane, but instead of measuring which direction the wind is blowing with pointers, it has four cups so that it can more accurately measure wind speed.
A wind meter like the Kestrel 3000 will tell you all you need to know about the speed of the wind, the temperature, even humidity and heat stress information. More advanced weather meters like the Kestrel 5500 track nearly 20 different weather parameters, and can record the data for later analysis.
What is a kestrel weather meter?
The meteorological data provided by a single hand held Kestrel weather and wind speed meter used to require expensive equipment that took up a truckload of space. Today, Kestrel wind guage meters and weather trackers are as small as a mobile phone – and cost about the same.
What is a hand held wind and weather meter?
Hand held wind and weather meters are your portal into the perpetually changing world of weather phenomena. A wind meter like the Kestrel 3000 will tell you all you need to know about the speed of the wind, the temperature, even humidity and heat stress information.