People have been enjoying Marie-Claude’s Friday Gadget Feature so much, they’ve been sending me their ideas. Since I’m on vacation I asked Raye Dean to share her’s with you.
Marooned in the Sandwich Isles (Hawaii), Raye Dean writes to keep the roar of the voices dull and her skills sharp. www.raydean.net
Anemometer – Steam-era Gadget
The anemometer is a gadget used to measure wind speed/velocity or pressure.The first description of such a device comes from approximately 1450 and given by Leon Battista Alberti (an Italian Architect). He described a disc, perpendicular to the wind, that rotated due to the wind’s force.
The Illustration shows a ‘Cup Anemometer’ and measures the wind’s speed. This particular version of the gadget was invented by John Thomas Romney Robinson in 1846.
The name of the device comes from the Greek word for wind “Anemos” or “Anemoi” the Gods of wind.
~Raye Dean
Can it also be used to mix adult beverages? I would so be down for that!
I have read a few steampunk novels (mostly with a supernatural bent) and I have been looking for a recommendation list…I’ll look around the site, but what are a few of your favorites?
Ah! So *that’s* what that’s called. I’ve seen pics of this device, but never knew the name. I learned something today – thanks!
Really cool, Raye!
@J-to-the-Essica… the book that tops the list is Phoenix Rising by: Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine – I have a review on my blog
@catsmusthavestaff – glad to help… I was searching for fun things and it was nice to find that particular invention…
@Sid… thanks, nice to ‘see’ you