vindkartor
Vindkartor are graphical representations of wind patterns across a geographic area, used to visualize wind speed and direction for weather forecasting, navigation, energy planning, and climate studies. They synthesize observations and model output into a human-readable form, often accompanying weather forecasts or climatologies.
There are several form variants. Surface wind maps show near-surface wind fields, while upper‑air charts depict
Data sources and interpretation play a central role. Vindkartor derive from meteorological stations, ships, buoys, radar,
Applications of vindkartor are diverse. They support aviation and maritime operations by illustrating prevailing winds and