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output record will include a unit serial number, a program
revision number, and a serial day count since last power-up.
Tape output will be multiply redundant, and printed output
will contain a checksum for data verification. The total
number of counts in each separate histogram must all be equal
to the number of data accumulation intervals (1-minute
periods) since the last reset. This multi-way check will pro-
vide a stringent test of the processor, memory, and data
recovery. The unit and program identification together with
day count should allow unambiguous identification of a data
record.
For program development, EPROM programming, data tape
reading and field unit testing, a host unit will be required
which is capable of communicating with a standard terminal.
The RCA CDPl8SO20 evaluation kit meets this requirement
inexpensively.
CONCLUSION
The microprocessor unit seems to satisfy all the require-
ments of a wind prospector's instrument. This device:
" is inexpensive,
" works with all commonly used wind instruments,
" is small and light,
" uses little power, and
" is capable of providing detailed statistical summaries
of wind data at a prospective wind turbine site.
This instrument promises to be a useful tool for early phases
of site evaluation.8
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Ekstrom, P.A. & Verholek, M.G. Wind prospector's instrument, report, April 1, 1978; Richland, Washington. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1206213/m1/11/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.