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4. Methods of Information Acquisition for Planning
(Nature measurements, Wind tunnels, Modelling)

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4.2.2.3 Wind Velocity Measurements through Sand Erosion

Changes in the wind field, such as those that can be caused by buildings, can be studied in simple form through sand erosion measurements. In these, the physical model is sprinkled with sand and the erosion is registered under various strengths of wind velocity blown at the model.

From this, data are collected about the areas in the vicinity of a building where the wind velocity decreases or increases (Figure 4/11a).

 

 

 

 

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Fig. 4/11a: Areas of higher wind velocity around a building shown by sand erosion, wind from right, Source: Office of Dr. A. Lohmeyer

 

Fig. 4/11b: Increased wind velocities in the plan area of Stuttgart 21, source determines by sand erosion investigations,: BLAZEK et al. 1998

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