As it says on the web page, WindSpeedByZip is a tool for Architects, Engineers and Builders to easily determine the 3-second gust basic windspeed* for any location in the continental United States. I typed in my own address and was informed it is located within the 90 mph contour. Use 90 mph*. If I had that wind speed I wouldnt live here! This is only for architectural/structural maximum 3 second wind bursts for the survival of structures. Please, DO NOT use it to assess your average annual wind speed for a wind turbine installation.
WindSpeedByZip is a 3Tier/Firstlook program. They also have a useful website for data related to wind turbine projects. Someone else posted the link, but I will do it as well, http://firstlook.3tiergroup.com/. You will need to register (it is free), then type in a lat and long or an address, select a hub height (20,50 or 80 meters) and you will get usable info for a wind turbine installation. Roger Dixon Certified Wind Site Assessor Skylands Renewable Energy, LLC 908.337.2057 cell 908.730.6474 fax roger.di...@att.net From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Meier Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:44 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Loads by state http://www.windspeedbyzip.com/ Try this Chris Meier Product Manager UniRac, Inc. 1411 Broadway Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102-1545 Ph: 505-242-6411 Fx: 505-242-6412 Email: <mailto:chr...@unirac.com > chr...@unirac.com Web: <http://www.unirac.com/> http://www.unirac.com This message contains confidential and privileged information, which is intended for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. It should not be reviewed, retransmitted, disseminated, or otherwise used by a person(s) or entities other than the intended recipient. If you received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer system(s). _____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jason Lombard Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:26 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Wind Loads by state All, I have been looking for a website that has good information on a state level of wind loads. I would like something that has details like DESIRE has for state rebates but I imagine no one has created it. Any ideas or thoughts? -- Jason Lombard Open Hand Solar LLC. Certified Sustainable Building Adviser openhandso...@gmail.com 505 795 8646 "I'd put my money on solar energy I hope we don't have to wait 'til oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison
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