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Why is it important to measure the wind with a windsock?
to measure wind.
What is a funnel shaped instrument used to measure wind speed?
This is a windsock.
Cone shaped cloth bag open at both ends for measuring wind direction?
Windsock
What are the uses of the wind sock?
A Windsock is a tube made of cloth usually hung close to runways in airports. It is used to indicate wind direction and speed.In addition to airports, windsocks are also used close to chemical plants, where there is risk of gas leaks. They are also sometimes used close to highways.Wind direction is the opposite direction to which the windsock is pointing. Windspeed is indicated by the windsock's angle to the pole. When the winds are strong, the windsock flies horizontally.It tells which way the wind is blowing. You will usually see them at Airports.
What type of windsock is used to determine chemical hazards?
Windsocks can't determine chemical hazards. If your using a windsock at a chemical plant, it would be there to tell you which direction and how strong the wind is blowing. This information can be used to calculate how far and how fast the plume of contaminants will travel. The EPA has several modeling programs that assist in determining the necessary zone of evacuation. This distant varies based on a variety of inputs, as well as day or night. Windsock and generally calibrated to a MPH or KNOT reading. When the sock is full the wind is blowing at 15 MPH. A 27 " long windsock indicates 15 MPH when full extended. Other companies offer micro socks or flags that can detect winds of less then 3 MPH. These would be more useful for on-site use at a chemical plant, as they would give more detailed closer to the ground information. A large windsock would be helpful when the release of contaminants might threaten nearby 5 miles away communities. If the wind is blowing the contaminants at 15 MPH and the town was 10 miles away.....you get the idea.
What is a Japanese windsock?
a windsock from japan
Does a windsock narrow towards the end?
Generally windsock do narrow towards the free end
Why is a windsock opened at both sides?
So the wind passed through and moves the windsock in the direction the wind is blowing.
What are the release dates for Wings for Roger Windsock - 1947?
Wings for Roger Windsock - 1947 was released on: USA: 1947
What is the windsocks history?
a Chinese windsock
Where is the windsock used today?
At airports.
When was the windsock invented?
it was invented in 1432
What is a sentence with the word windsock?
Windsocks are often used at airports to indicate the direction and strength of the wind.A standard windsock has white and orange stripes
How is a windsock used?
It shows wind direction.
Another name for windsock?
a windsleeve, a windcone
Can a windsock fly above the American flag?
No
What is the propose of the windsock?
it shows how hard the wind is blowing
