Robinson cup anemometer and indicator dial by Foster, 1875, Canadian M.O. pattern.

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Robinson cup anemometer and indicator dial by Foster, 1875, Canadian M.O. pattern.

Details

Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1876-784

Materials:: brass, iron and steel

Measurements:: Dimensions entered

type:: cup anemometer

credit:: Kingston, G.T.

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Parts

Cups from Robinson Cup Anemometer.

Cups from Robinson Cup Anemometer.

Part - cups

Measurements:: overall: 380 mm x 380 mm x 380 mm,

Object Number:: 1876-784 Pt1

type:: cup

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Cogged piece of anemometer shafting

Cogged piece of anemometer shafting

Cogged piece of anemometer shafting, in wooden support.

Measurements:: overall length: 120 cm

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass

Object Number:: 1876-784 Pt2

type:: instrument component and cup anemometer

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Part - Indicator Dial by Foster.

Part - Indicator Dial by Foster.

Part - indicator dial by Foster

Measurements:: overall: 550 mm x 151 mm x 78 mm,

Object Number:: 1876-784 Pt3

type:: indicator

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Components;Nine pieces of anemometer shafting

Components;Nine pieces of anemometer shafting

Nine pieces of anemometer shafting.

Measurements:: overall length: 124 cm

Materials:: brass

Object Number:: 1876-784 Pt4

type:: anemometer shafting

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum