Campbell Scientific CM106B Tripod - Manual (Page 34)

Appendix A. CM106B Allowable Wind Speeds
Tripod
Footprint
Dia.
Mast
Height
Mast
Config-
uration
Guy
Anchors
Max.
Allowable
Gust
Wind
Speed
Max.
Allowable
Equipment
Weight
Foot
Vertical
Pullout
Force at
Gust
Speed
Guy-
Wire
Tension
at Gust
Speed
Ideal Guy-
Wire
Installation
Pre-
Tension
ft m ft m mph m/s lb kN lb kN lb kN lb kN
8.7 2.7 12.3 3.7 Extended
Unguyed 81 36 964 4.3 121 0.54 - - - -
Attached to
legs @ feet
116 52 438 1.9 248 1.10 400 1.8 200 0.89
Independent
anchors @
45deg
Zenith
132 59 544 2.4 69 0.31 400 1.8 200 0.89
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