Wind Profiling

Wind profiling is a method used to measure how wind speed and direction change at different heights above the ground. It often uses devices like Doppler lidar or sodar, which send signals into the atmosphere and analyze how they bounce back from particles or sound waves. This information helps meteorologists, aviation professionals, and wind energy developers understand wind patterns for safety, planning, and optimizing the placement of wind turbines. Essentially, wind profiling provides a vertical map of wind behavior, allowing better predictions and informed decision-making related to weather, aviation, and renewable energy projects.