Based on your project requirements, it may be required to identify the best location to implement a wind-study over a large area. The following section will detail some tips to help you identify your location requirements.

Wind speed increases considerably with height, particularly over rough terrain. For this particular reason, the exposure of wind instruments has been defined to a standard height of 10m above open terrain. Sensors should be kept away from local obstructions as much as possible. When wind instruments are placed on top of a building, they should be raised at least one building width above the top.

Once identified, it may be relevant to test each wind measurement site in order to define potential implementation issues. It is usually recommended to place your wind measurement station as far away as possible from local obstructions to the wind. It is also critical to select a location that is representative of the majority of the site.