Wind Patterns: the table below contains data collected on wind speed and directi

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Wind Patterns: the table below contains data collected on wind speed and direction. Examine it carefully and answer the questions that follow Table 1: Wind speed and Wind Direction from Saturday 11/4 Session Back Dune Dune Ridge 2.8 3.2 Water Edge 3.7 3.9 1. Provide the unit of measurement we used for wind speed (do not abbreviate!) 11:30-1:30pm 5.2 2-4pm Full day average wind speed Direction: range for the day in compass°300-316 260-316 258-305 2. Carefully describe any spatial patterns from the wind speed data. Consider morning/afternoon sessions as well as the whole day. Use specific locations/times to support your discussion. Provide an explanation for the spatial patterns

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1. The measurement is sometimes made in knots but any speed unit is possible.Cumulus supports: 0 = m/s (metres per second) 1 = mph (miles perhour). The knot (/nt/) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1.852 km) per hour, approximately 1.15078 mph.

2. Back Dune: In Back Dune the speed of wind is 2.8 knots during daytime from 11:30 to 1:30 pm & the speed of wind increases during the evening time. The variation in the direction of wind is around 16 degrees only.

Dune Ridge: In Dune Ridge the overall speed during the day is approximately same there is a slight variation in the speed. The variation in the direction of wind is around 56 degrees only.

Water Edge: In Water Edge the overall speed during the day is approximately same there is a slight variation in the speed. The variation in the direction of wind is around 47 degrees only.

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