U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Penny S. Parker, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

66 -- 3-AXIS SONIC ANEMOMETERS WITH MODIFICATIONS SOL 51QANW700003 DUE 070197 POC Penny S. Parker, Contracting Officer, 601-688-1705. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) intends to negotiate only with Gill Research and Development, Ltd. of Lymington, Hampshire, England for 2 each off-the-shelf Gill Windmaster 3-axis sonic anemometers modified to meet NDBC specifications. The minimum requirements of the smart sonic anemometer are as follows: Sustained wind speed measuring range 0.5 to 70 meters per second; wind direction measuring range 0 to 360 degrees; must survive exposure to 82 meters per second wind gusts of 5 second duration; operating temperature range -40 C to +60 C with no degradation in performance following exposure to non-operation temperatures of -50 C to +75 C; electrical power consumption 90ma or less at 12vdc; measure three components of wind velocity vector to compensate for buoy tilt motion; 2 or more years of proven performance in field; reference wind direction measurements to magnetic north using built-in compass; no moving parts and entire anemometer assembly hermetically sealed. Anemometer system must be capable of operating continuously (24 hours a day) for a minimum service life of 10 years. Options for up to 100 units to be exercised within 18 months. FOB destination including all customs charges. Fax inquiries to 601-688-3153. See Numbered Note 22. (0135)

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