1.1 This practice covers a method for characterizing surface wind speed, wind direction, peak one-minute speeds, peak three-second and peak one-minute speeds, and standard deviations of fluctuation about the means of speed and direction.
1.2 This practice may be used with other kinds of sensors if the response characteristics of the sensors, including their signal conditioners, are equivalent or faster and the measurement uncertainty of the system is equivalent or better than those specified below.
1.3 The characterization prescribed in this practice will provide information on wind acceptable for a wide variety of applications. NOTE 1—This practice builds on a consensus reached by the attendees at a workshop sponsored by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research in Rockville, MD on Oct. 29–30, 1992.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5741-96(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D5096 Standard Test Method for Determining the Performance of a Cup Anemometer or Propeller Anemometer
ASTM D5366 Standard Test Method for Determining the Dynamic Performance of a Wind Vane
ASTM D5741-96(2017) history
2023ASTM D5741-96(2023) Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer
2017ASTM D5741-96(2017) Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer
1996ASTM D5741-96(2011) Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer
2007ASTM D5741-96(2007)e1 Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer
2007ASTM D5741-96(2007) Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer
1996ASTM D5741-96(2002)e1 Standard Practice for Characterizing Surface Wind Using a Wind Vane and Rotating Anemometer