Week 1
About the lesson
Goals:
- study the wind and its types
- study the effects caused by wind
- build a model of an anemometer
- mathematically calculate wind speed and visualize data using Arduino
Expected results
Students should develop an understanding of:
- finding an idea for a project
- consequences caused by the wind
- studying literature in this area, working with sources
- creation of project prototypes
- improvement of the prototype based on the data obtained
Interdisciplinary communication
- Physics (wind and its types)
- Geography (influence of wind on land)
- Physics (working with electronics, computing)
- Computer science (programming)
Introduction
Wind is a physical phenomenon that arises as a result of the horizontal movement of air masses of varying densities under the influence of pressure and temperature gradients in the Earth’s atmosphere [1]. Its speed and direction can vary, from weak to hurricane gusts. The influence of wind on a person covers many areas of life.
On the one hand, this is an integral aspect of climate that determines the weather and climatic conditions in different regions. The wind can bring joy, freshen the air and create ideal conditions for outdoor sports and entertainment. On the other hand, strong winds can cause natural disasters, destroying structures, causing injuries and even threatening human lives. In addition, wind plays an important role in air and sea transportation, as well as in the production of electricity through wind turbines. In human history, wind has served as a source of energy for sailing ships and windmills, shaped landscapes and influenced the culture and traditions of various peoples.
The power of wind is a powerful and dynamic force of nature that can have a significant impact on the world around us. The Beaufort scale [2], developed by Admiral Francis Beaufort in the 19th century, allows winds to be classified by their speed, expressed in knots. The power of the wind is the power of nature, which requires human vigilance and preparedness for possible threats. The Beaufort scale helps predict the effects of wind and take steps to minimize damage, but it is always better to be prepared for the unpredictable and uncontrollable forces of nature.
That is why our project is aimed at studying the analysis of wind speed using anemometers. The anemometer model will be equipped with sensors that will be connected to a microcontroller and process wind speed data. This way we will study the wind speed, we will be able to simulate a model of the anemometer and we will see the data coming from the sensors.
Использованные ресурсы:
[1] Wind explained, https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/wind/#:~:text=During%20the%20day%2C%20air%20above,than%20it%20does%20over%20water.
[2] The Beaufort Wind Scale, https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/beaufort-wind-scale
Lesson 1
Introduction to the project “Analysis of wind speed using anemometers”
Goals:
- study the wind and its types
- study the effects caused by wind
- build a model of an anemometer
- mathematically calculate wind speed and visualize data using Arduino
This stage of the lesson explains the nature of wind and its classification by speed, scale and location.
You can also discuss together the influence of wind on human activity.
Group work: mini-research work to study the influence on a person.
Division into groups:
4 groups for each type of human activity
- transport
- energy source
- recreation and sports
- destructive actions
Each group recalls as many facts as possible about the influence of wind on their type of activity.
Next, students explore wind speed and its effects. Mini-research on the topic “Wind speed”
We will talk about the study of the Beaufort scale and its classification. After this, the table “Actions of wind on the Beaufort scale” is filled out and a discussion takes place.
The lesson is summarized and reflection is carried out.
- The Beaufort Wind Scale, https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/beaufort-wind-scale