An apparatus is disclosed comprising a suite of sensors for measuring
instant static and dynamic pressure and the speed and acceleration of a
vehicle, such as a bicycle. A microprocessor receives data from the
sensors and calculates power expended by the rider or other power source
by finding the total of all forces impinging upon the vehicle and rider,
thereafter multiplying by the speed of the ground vehicle. In some
embodiments accuracy is improved by calibration techniques, user input of
data, or temperature compensation of certain factors. Other data, such as
wind speed, distance traveled, altitude, or surface grade may be
presented to the user. In one embodiment data is stored for later
analysis.