This OP asking is in the USA and they may not look kindly on ordering from a Chinese company. Also for a critical purpose I would not rely on an ultrasonic anemometer. If this really is a highly critical installation then IMHO the need a bigger budget for really professional equipment. If it is not that critical then I'd go for a Davis solution but avoid ultrasonics.
Stuart
I agree with Stuart. I wouldn't rely on an unfamiliar brand from China if you need reliable measurements in those kinds of conditions. While ultrasonic anemometers are okay (whether it be Vaisala or otherwise) over a wide operating envelope, something like those linked above I would not recommend. Heck they use them for ASOS sites but are built for traceable precision. Also something to consider is the maintenance of that type of anemometer. You can't really service an ultrasonic yourself, typically if something breaks on one of them you have to get an RMA and have the manufacturer repair it.
Unfortunately for what you are looking for I don't think you will find something that meets your requirements sub $2000. In my personal opinion I'd suggest steering away from consumer grade if you need it to withstand 150 mph on a quasi-regular basis. Now obviously you aren't experiencing those kinds of conditions daily but where you're located, the weather isn't necessarily cordial.
I would have recommended one of those Texas Weather Instruments stations with the Jr Wind Monitor but alas they are no longer in business..otherwise I can't recall any other consumer grade stations that meet your criteria other than Davis.
I'm not sure how technical you want to get with this system.
If you want an easy(er) solution, I'd still recommend Davis stations despite how clunky they may be since they
are so easily deployable. It's still relatively comprehensive and easily communicates with web services like CWOP and WU wirelessly, and comes with a physical display. Furthermore, even if the anemometers lifespan is reduced because of how harsh the conditions are, replacing them won't cost an arm or leg. Even the most decked out station would still be within your budget.
The alternative to a ready to go station would be the professional route. While pricy and more involved, the instruments employed will last longer and allow for more customization. Campbell Scientific offers data loggers with wifi connectivity that allow for remote viewing of data via your computer through their LoggerNet software suite. You can use whatever sensors you'd like with your station. For one of their more modest loggers, you're probably running around $1500 roughly. Along with more robust instrumentation, the ability to calibrate them might be beneficial if you are using them for forecasting. Not sure what is involved there but I'd take it accuracy is an important aspect with that(?)
It may be unorthodox but you may be able to spare some costs by sourcing instruments second hand from say eBay or select surplus sites. Though I'm not sure how much which ever entity you are receiving funding for would approve of that move. Only thing I'd caution with going through with something like that
if you do is the support manufacturers provide. Some of the second hand instruments are old and unsupported.
Another option might be Dyacon. They make professional ready to go stations for a few hundred over your budget. Only reason I hesitate recommending is because the anemometer is only rated for 134 mph and whether or not that's as user configurable as something from CSI or whether or not the wind speed tolerance is a deal breaker. Plus going this route kind of locks you into their brand.
Of course all of that being said again I'm not sure how involved you'd want to be, and or whether or not you'd be able to negotiate a greater budget for more reliability/versatility. Or of course whether you need something that sophisticated or not.
Cheers
