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I am wondering how wind directions are calculated? Is there a realistic model that uses height maps and fluid dynamics or just a simple one for visual purposes?
by bbayer 11y ago
I am wondering how wind directions are calculated? Is there a realistic model that uses height maps and fluid dynamics or just a simple one for visual purposes?
- timedivers 11y agoThere are many different models, all of them taking into account terrain data, laws of physics and much more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_weather_prediction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_weather_prediction
- Brakenshire 11y agoDoes that mean you can possibly also get indications of gusting in direction as well as speed from the terrain? That would be really useful for sailing, particularly inland. Or maybe that's a more local effect, and beyond the resolution of these models?