Attachable Anemometer for Firearm

Abstract

An anemometer capable of attachable mounting on a firearm or airgun for the measurement of prevailing winds and other relevant environmental factors. Wind vector information, positional information, and environmental information is collected and relayed to a user interface or external device to aid the marksman in targeting.

1 . An anemometer adapted for use with a firearm or airgun, comprising:
 a fan;   a wind vane;   a rotor;   a rotor sensor;   a main housing; and   a firearm adapter.   
     
     
         2 . The anemometer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a protective cap capable of being rotatably secured to the main housing.   
     
     
         3 . The anemometer of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the fan is adapted to collect wind speed data;   the wind vane is adapted to orient the fan in the direction of prevailing winds;   the rotor is a pivot that allows the fan to swivel; and   the rotor sensor is adapted to collect wind directional data.   
     
     
         4 . The anemometer of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the firearm adapter secures the main housing to an attachment location on a firearm or airgun, and   the firearm adapter is swappable.   
     
     
         5 . The anemometer of  claim 1 , additionally comprising:
 a cavity firmed by internal walls of the main housing; and   a rear cover capable of being rotatably secured to the main housing.   
     
     
         6 . The anemometer of  claim 5 , additionally comprising:
 a power source;   a radio transceiver;   an antenna;   a 3-axis gyroscope;   control electronics; and   one or more environment sensors.   
     
     
         7 . The anemometer of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the antenna or the radio transceiver is mounted along the walls of the cavity.   
     
     
         8 . The anemometer of  claim 6 , wherein wind directional data can be measured at least 140 degrees from either side of the marksman. 
     
     
         9 . The anemometer of  claim 6 , wherein:
 positional and environmental information is collected and reported to a user interface or a linked device.   
     
     
         10 . The anemometer of  claim 9 , wherein positional information comprises pitch, yaw, and roll of the firearm barrel. 
     
     
         11 . The anemometer of  claim 9 , wherein environmental information comprises ambient air pressure, temperature, and humidity.