Anemometer other forms of mechanical velocity anemometer is the "vane anemometer". It may be described as a windmill or a propeller anemometer. Unlike the Robinson anemometer, whose axis of rotation is vertical, the vane anemometer must have its axis parallel to the direction of the wind and therefore horizontal. Furthermore, since the wind varies in direction and the axis has to follow its changes, a wind vane or some other contrivance to fulfill the same purpose must be employed. A "vane anemometer" thus combines a propeller and a tail on the same axis to obtain accurate and precise wind speed and
2008 Oregon Ballot Measure 58 2008 Oregon Ballot Measure 58 Oregon Ballot Measure 58 was an initiated state statute ballot measure sponsored by Bill Sizemore that appeared on the November 4, 2008 general election ballot in Oregon. It was rejected by voters. The initiative would have required "English immersion" in Oregon's public schools. "English immersion" wasn't defined in the measure, and there is no academic consensus as to what it means. Here is how Oregon's major newspapers endorsed on the measure: No Oregon newspapers have endorsed a yes vote on Measure 58. The measure would limit the use of foreign language instruction in public schools