Kestrel 5700 - Measuring Wind; Capturing Direction of Fire for Wind; Capturing Wind Speed and Direction

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An accurate crosswind measurement requires that the
Kestrel “know” both the direction of re and the wind
direction and strength. You may use the Kestrel’s built-in
compass and wind measuring and averaging features to
capture these values:
CAPTURING THE DIRECTION OF FIRE:
» Select Tgt to enter the Target menu, scroll down and
select DoF, then scroll down and select Capture.
» Follow the on-screen instructions:
» While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the back of the
unit directly towards the target and select Capture.
» DoF will automatically be populated in the Target
menu.
MEASURING WIND
CAPTURING THE WIND INPUTS:
» In the Target menu, scroll down and select WD,
WS1, or WS2.
» Scroll down and select Capture.
» Follow the on-screen instructions:
» While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the
back of the unit directly into the wind and
select Capture.
» Continue to point the Kestrel into the wind
for at least 5 seconds to capture a rolling 5
second average and peak value of the winds.
Select End Capture
» WD, WS1, WS2 will automatically be
populated in the Target menu.
Note! Selecting Wind in the Ballistics Menu jumps directly to the
WD, WS1, & WS2 entries in the Target Menu.
Note! For maximum accuracy of compass readings when
capturing DoF and Wind, the Kestrel must be held as vertically
as possible – be careful not to tilt it away from you while taking
readings.
Note! Any time you are using the Kestrel to calculate an elevation
hold a direction of re plus wind direction and speeds must be
input. These inputs contribute to an accurate elevation solution.