Kestrel Instruments

Scaffolding is an essential piece of construction equipment. It’s designed to access hard-to-reach places for tasks such as painting or it can support loads such as brick or stucco. Safety is critical for the use of scaffolding, especially when it comes to OSHA regulations. The Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter is an ideal tool for keeping scaffolding workers safe in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

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Farmers and ranchers must manage many tasks and responsibilities to successfully maintain an agriculture operation. One of the most challenging aspects to plan for and manage is the impact of ever- changing and unpredictable weather.

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Whether you enjoy fishing for stress relief or you’re a seasoned pro, the Kestrel 2500 pocket weather meter can help improve your overall fishing strategy. While baiting a hook with a worm and casting it into the water is a simple approach, the Kestrel 2500 can take your fishing game to the next level.

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The Kestrel 2000 pocket wind meter is one of the best instruments for outdoor enthusiasts, especially for those who enjoy kiteboarding. Gaining popularity in the 1990s, kiteboarding is a water adventure sport that uses a kite to pull yourself on a board on top of the water. The kite is connected to a harness that’s strapped to your midsection, and the Kestrel 2000 wind meter can enhance the kiteboarding experience for pros and novices.

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Sliced cheese is easy to love—and so is the Kestrel 3000 weather meter. While this wind meter doesn’t have much else common with one of the world’s most beloved dairy products, it certainly provides a lot of benefits for those who get their hands on it.

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Whether you consider yourself a thrill-seeker or an outdoor sports extremist, the Kestrel wind meter can take outdoor adventure to a new level. From fly fishing to parasailing, wind can play a significant role in outdoor activities.

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Farmers put themselves and their operations at risk every time they spray a field without first measuring and then documenting the conditions. As regulations surrounding drift management get tighter and widespread attention continues to increase, it's important to protect your interests, profits, and the community around you by monitoring for safe and effective spraying conditions. Record keeping has never been more important with the new tighter restrictions for applying crop protection products, particularly dicamba.

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Dr. Bob Wolf, Professor at Kansas State University, Wolf Consulting and Research, LLC, talks about the importance of identifying and recording onsite weather conditions before crop spraying applications.

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According to Rob Falke, President of the National Comfort Institute, balancing an HVAC system “is the single-most important step that can be taken to assure your systems produce comfort and operate efficiently.” One of the key steps in balancing a system, new or old, is to make sure the airflow coming from each duct is enough to meet demand. ASHRAE Standard 111 covers the procedures to be used when measuring, testing, adjusting, and balancing an HVAC system. While calculations can be made using a few tools and some math, the Kestrel 5200 Professional meter does the work for you. Take a look at the steps involved in determining Volume Air Flow without a Kestrel:

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All Kestrel meters are accurate and rugged right out of the box. Because Kestrel meters last a long time -- often operating in extreme environments – there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to calibration. Below are some quick tips on Kestrel 5000 series calibration needs.

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