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Wind Rose

A wind rose is a graphical tool used in meteorology to represent the wind's direction and speed at a particular location over a specific time period. It is often depicted as a circular diagram divided into sectors, with each sector representing a specific wind direction and the length of the arrows indicating the wind speed for that direction.

Sample sentences:

1. The wind rose indicated that the prevailing winds in the area blow from the northwest.
2. According to the wind rose, the strongest winds come from the east during the winter months.
3. Using a wind rose, the meteorologist was able to determine the predominant wind patterns in the region.

If you are interested in learning more about wind roses and meteorology, you may find the following products useful:

• Wind Rose Books
• Meteorology Tools
• Weather Instruments