What is the function of wind sensors in RAWS?

Wind sensors in Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) are specifically designed to measure two critical components of atmospheric conditions: wind speed and wind direction. This capability is essential for wildfire management, meteorology, and environmental monitoring, as understanding wind patterns helps predict the behavior of wildfires and weather phenomena.

Accurate measurements of wind speed provide valuable data for modeling weather systems and assessing fire risk, while wind direction is crucial for predicting how smoke and embers may spread during a fire event.

Other options focus on different environmental factors. Atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors serve distinct roles within the RAWS system, but they are not the primary function of wind sensors. The emphasis on measuring wind speed and direction is what makes wind sensors integral to the RAWS operations.