Wind effects
NV 65 snow and wind rules
Article REF: C3305 V1
Wind effects
NV 65 snow and wind rules

Author : Jacques MAYÈRE

Publication date: May 10, 2001

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2. Wind effects

2.1 Definitions

  • Wind direction

    The overall mean wind direction is assumed to be horizontal.

  • Surface exposure

    Assuming we replace the air stream with a bundle of light rays in the same direction, illuminated surfaces are said to be "upwind" and unilluminated surfaces are said to be "downwind".

  • Master-couple

    In the same spirit of substituting a light ray for the wind, the shadow cast on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the rays (or wind) is called the master couple of the construction.

  • Action exerted by...

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