CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state is working to prevent low-flying
aviators from crashing into the hundreds of wind-measuring towers
popping up across Wyoming.
Wind-energy developers erect meteorological towers - known as
met towers - to measure a location's wind speed, direction and
turbulence.
Met towers generally range from 164- to 197-feet tall, which
means they're not subject to federal marking requirements.
A new state law requires all new met towers over 50 feet tall to
be marked so they're visible in daylight from at least 2,000 feet
away.
Developers must also register the location of their towers with
the state Department of Transportation.
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