Definition of wind rose

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wind rose

The term 'wind rose' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A diagram, for a given locality or area, showing the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions'.

The term 'wind rose' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' diagram showing the long-term distribution of wind speed and direction'.


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