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Civil Engineering : Airport Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)
The application of __________ diagram is used to find the orientation of the runway to get the desired wind coverage.
A)
Wind Rose
B)
Wind Star
C)
Wind Cycle
D)
Wind Butterfly

Correct Answer :   Wind Rose


Explanation : An average date of around 5-10 years of the various components of wind (intensity, duration and direction) of the area is compiled to make a Wind Rose diagram. The entire area of the airport is divided into 16 equal parts at angles of 22.5o. The wind coverage in each of the small quadrants is then studied for the orientation of the runway.

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