Nasa Clipper Wind System

NASA Clipper Wind System

Experience unparalleled clarity and precision in wind monitoring with the NASA Clipper Wind System, a cornerstone instrument for any discerning mariner´s dashboard. Engineered for reliability and exceptional readability, this system provides crucial real-time wind speed and direction data, empowering you to make more informed sailing and navigation decisions. Its robust construction and user-friendly interface make it an essential upgrade for both coastal cruising and offshore passages. The system’s design philosophy centers on delivering vital information accurately and without ambiguity, allowing you to focus on performance and safety at sea. This advanced system is comprised of distinct 'modules', including the display and the masthead sensor, dedicated to delivering superior 'Wind' intelligence to your helm.

The Clipper Wind system shares the same 110mm square case as its sister instruments in the Clipper range, ensuring a clean, uniform look for your instrument panel. The display is exceptionally large and clear, with 60 segments for full 360-degree direction indication, providing an immediate and intuitive understanding of apparent wind direction. Windspeed is shown in knots, M.P.H. or Metres/second, offering flexibility to suit your preference. The pointer style is selectable, from the single segment shown above, to multi segments for greater clarity or a ‘windex’ style indicator, allowing you to customize the display for optimal personal visibility. The Masthead unit is well proven and supplied with 20 metres of cable as standard, accommodating the majority of sailing vessel rigs right out of the box.

Functionality is at the heart of the Clipper Wind System. It features a simple keypad for effortless masthead alignment calibration, removing complexity from the setup process. With seven levels of adjustable backlighting, the high-contrast display remains perfectly legible in all light conditions, from the brightest midday sun to the darkest night, reducing eye strain and enhancing safety. For full vessel integration, the system outputs a standard NMEA 0183 MWV sentence, allowing it to share vital wind data with chartplotters, autopilots, and other compatible marine electronics to create a fully connected onboard network. This comprehensive package provides everything you need for a full installation, arriving as a complete system with the display unit, a robust masthead wind vane unit, and all necessary cabling and mounting hardware. For the mariner who demands accuracy, reliability, and an exceptionally clear display, the NASA Clipper Wind System is the definitive choice for mastering the elements.

Technical Specifications:

* Supply voltage: Nominal 12v DC
* Consumption: 50mA+ (25mA for display illumination max)
* NMEA 0183 output: sentence MWV
* Display case size: 110x110mm
* Depth behind panel: 30mm
* Anemometer head: 210x140mm
* Cabling: 5 and 20 metre Extension cables available