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|Meaning=A clock-driven device for recording the time of occurrence of an event. | |||
|Explanation=It is often used, for example, in conjunction with a contact [[anemometer]] and a [[wind wave|wind vane]] to obtain a record of [[wind speed]] and [[wind direction|direction]] as a function of time. <br/>''See'' [[multiple register]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:17, 26 March 2024
A clock-driven device for recording the time of occurrence of an event.
It is often used, for example, in conjunction with a contact anemometer and a wind vane to obtain a record of wind speed and direction as a function of time.
See multiple register.