Robinson cup anemometer
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The Robinson cup anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind speed using a set of rotating hemispherical cups mounted on a vertical shaft.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Robinson anemometer | 3 |
| Robinson cup anemometer canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4723518 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robinson cup anemometer Context triple: [John Thomas Romney Robinson, invented, Robinson cup anemometer]
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A.
Radiometer
Radiometer is a medical technology company specializing in acute care testing solutions such as blood gas analysis and related diagnostic equipment.
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B.
Alderson disk
An Alderson disk is a hypothetical megastructure consisting of a gigantic, flat disk-shaped habitat encircling a star, proposed as an extreme example of astroengineering and space-based living space.
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C.
Aeolian organ
The Aeolian organ is a historic pipe organ built by the Aeolian Company, renowned for its rich tonal quality and craftsmanship, installed in Duke Chapel at Duke University.
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D.
Vane
Vane is an English surname historically associated with several notable aristocratic and political families in Britain.
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E.
Sandrew Metronome
Sandrew Metronome is a Scandinavian film distribution and production company known for releasing notable Nordic and international films.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robinson cup anemometer Target entity description: The Robinson cup anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind speed using a set of rotating hemispherical cups mounted on a vertical shaft.
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A.
Radiometer
Radiometer is a medical technology company specializing in acute care testing solutions such as blood gas analysis and related diagnostic equipment.
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B.
Alderson disk
An Alderson disk is a hypothetical megastructure consisting of a gigantic, flat disk-shaped habitat encircling a star, proposed as an extreme example of astroengineering and space-based living space.
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C.
Aeolian organ
The Aeolian organ is a historic pipe organ built by the Aeolian Company, renowned for its rich tonal quality and craftsmanship, installed in Duke Chapel at Duke University.
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D.
Vane
Vane is an English surname historically associated with several notable aristocratic and political families in Britain.
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E.
Sandrew Metronome
Sandrew Metronome is a Scandinavian film distribution and production company known for releasing notable Nordic and international films.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
anemometer
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meteorological instrument ⓘ wind speed measuring device ⓘ |
| alignedWith | local horizontal plane ⓘ |
| axisOrientation | vertical ⓘ |
| canBeConnectedTo |
chart recorder
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data logger ⓘ digital display ⓘ |
| cupConfiguration |
four cups
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three cups ⓘ |
| dataOutput |
rotational frequency
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wind speed in kilometers per hour ⓘ wind speed in knots ⓘ wind speed in meters per second ⓘ |
| fieldOfUse |
climatology
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environmental monitoring ⓘ meteorology ⓘ wind energy assessment ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
ability to measure over a wide range of wind speeds
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robustness in outdoor environments ⓘ simple mechanical design ⓘ |
| hasLimitation |
inertia at low wind speeds
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mechanical wear in bearings ⓘ overspeeding error at high gusts ⓘ requires calibration ⓘ |
| hasPart |
bearing assembly
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hemispherical cups ⓘ mechanical or electronic counter ⓘ rotor ⓘ supporting frame ⓘ vertical shaft ⓘ |
| hasShape | set of cups arranged symmetrically around a vertical axis ⓘ |
| isInsensitiveTo | wind direction for speed measurement ⓘ |
| measures |
horizontal wind
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wind speed ⓘ |
| motionType | rotation ⓘ |
| mountedOn |
mast
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tower ⓘ |
| operatesOnPrinciple |
drag force on cups
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relationship between cup rotation rate and wind velocity ⓘ |
| requires | exposure to free airflow ⓘ |
| requiresMaintenance | periodic bearing lubrication or replacement ⓘ |
| typicalMaterial |
metal
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plastic ⓘ |
| usedAt |
airports
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research observatories ⓘ weather stations ⓘ wind farms ⓘ |
| uses | rotational speed to infer wind speed ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Robinson cup anemometer Description of subject: The Robinson cup anemometer is a meteorological instrument that measures wind speed using a set of rotating hemispherical cups mounted on a vertical shaft.
Referenced by (4)
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