Very cool, new kind of wind transducer

[Russell]

Airmar is now making a new ultrasonic wind transducer:

PB200

Given how problematic traditional mechanical wind transducers are, this could solve a ton of problems. Plus it includes a GPS (not sure why, but ok!), does temp and a barometer as well, plus it has fancy gyros and such to keep the wind angle accurate even when heeled, very cool.

Panbo wrote a review of it with very high praise:

Panbo PB200 review

I wonder how much it will cost? It is not on market yet. Given what a traditional wind transducer cost, which is already very spendy, I am betting this thing will be $2500+. Still very cool though, especially considering Panbos autopilot experiences.

[jpbartle]

Neat device indeed, looks to be about $1000-$1200

http://www.google.com/products?q=PB200+ ... h+Products

[Jim_B]

What a great concept - fulfilling multiple roles. Finding a good place to mount it might be the hardest decision...

[Steve Laume]

I am not too sure what one of those does but it sounds pretty cool! Seems like it would give you all kinds of braggin rights, comparing readings, with your buddies.

Technology is getting way ahead of me, Steve.