Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 2 (Q.No. 11)
11.
Consider the following statements :
Wind rose diagram is used for the purpose of
1. runway orientation.
2. estimating the runway capacity
3. geometric design of holding apron.
Of these statements :
Wind rose diagram is used for the purpose of
1. runway orientation.
2. estimating the runway capacity
3. geometric design of holding apron.
Of these statements :
Discussion:
1 comments Page 1 of 1.
Mushtaq Ahmad said:
3 years ago
The wind Rose diagram is used to summarise information about the wind at a particular location over a specified time period.
So, by knowing the direction of wind we design the orientation of the runway as the runway will always be opposite to the aeroplane depart and land.
So, by knowing the direction of wind we design the orientation of the runway as the runway will always be opposite to the aeroplane depart and land.
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