Wind Direction Instrument

Follow the directions provided by GLOBE. You will need access to a drill.

Build

Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

About this tool
Description	The sail of the wind direction instrument will move in the wind while the compass allows the users to determine the direction of wind. Accuracy depends on the compass you choose to install in the wind direction instrument. Choosing a higher quaity compass will cause the material cost to rise.
Used by these projects	The GLOBE Program, Weather Change in Bellefonte, PA, Lake Observer mobile app
Ideal Age Group	Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training	Learning materials are available online.
Expected lifetime	Should last at least a year
Topics	Climate & Weather, Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated	June 26, 2017, 7:05 p.m.