Taking Down a Sonic Anemometer 10-12-07

Two observers take down a sonic anemometer on Friday, October 12, 2007. At the time of the video the wind was gusting to about 55 mph, the temperature was 31.7 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 13 degrees, and the summit was in the clouds.

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