analysis: On Windy Days – How to Enjoy, Harness and Protect

It’s going to be windy again

Notes:

• In some parts of the world, the winds just come and go. Currently as this post is being published, everything is still as it can be on the outside. Not a breeze or movement anywhere. But the weather forecast calls for more winds in the days to come.
• In other parts of the world, the winds seem to be more constant – especially near coastlines and higher elevations. The wind just seems to blow every day.
• INFO: where are the windiest places on planet earth?
  INFO: 30 windiest cities in the US
  INFO: what causes wind?
• So what can you do on windy days? In other words, how can you enjoy, harness and protect against those constant winds? So instead of fretting about it, why not enjoy it?
• For starters, go ahead and fly a kite. It’s one activity where you can learn about wind movements and kite aeronautics. Another wind enoyment is hanging up a wind chime. Capture the sound of wind as it moves the chime around.
• FIND: professional kites
  FIND: wind chimes
• QUESTION?
  understanding all about wind
  
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Let’s go surfing

Notes:

• Coastal regions generally have a lot of wind blowing in from the sea to the land. Those winds can produce some pretty nice waves that can be harnessed for some great fun.
• Use those windy days to board or wind surf. Even some inward lake regions produce wind where a kayak sail can be used to explore the lake and perhaps do some fishing.
• Surfing is one way you can enjoy – and even welcome – those windy days.
• QUESTION?
  How are waves formed?

• surfing boardwindsurfing sailkayak wind sail

     some wind recreation ideas to consider      

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Now that is daring!

Notes:

• Surfers may have those big waves alone the coastlines, but for those who live inland among the mountain ranges, hang gliding is probably more adventurous and daring. You don’t necessarily need the winds to hang glide, but you need to understand how to use the winds or air movements to carry you far and return safely.
• The key is understanding lift – when pockets of warm air rises from a hot surface such as a rocky hillside. That thermal lift propels you high enough to glide until you find another thermal lift to keep you afloat.
• QUESTION?
  Hang gliding: A beginner’s guide
  How Paragliding Works

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     some hang gliding ideas to consider      

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Why not harness it?

Notes:

• If you live in windy areas, why not harness the wind to produce energy for your home and business use? An idustrialized wind-generating turbine with a capacity of 2.5–3 MW can produce at 25% capacity 4.38 million kWh in a year – enough to supply 330+ average households with electricity. But these turbines can be $3-4 million dollars in installation costs.
• INFO: national wind output
  INFO: basics of wind energy
• But you can find residential and farm wind turbines that can harness the wind and work in conjunction with solar panels and other energy saving techniques to make your home more energy efficient.
• INFO: installing and maintaining a small wind electric system
  INFO: small wind turbines: are they right for you? 1 Reply
• If the cost analysis doesn’t work for your “windy” situation, perhaps a decorative wind mill or weathervane might be the answer to enjoy those windy days.
• QUESTION?
  what’s the true cost of wind power?

• wind turbine generatorgarden wind millwind weathervane

     some wind use ideas to consider      

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Preparing for windy storms

Notes:

• Wind is necessary for our survival – it’s the wind the moves weather systems around the globe that provide rain and other life-sustaining needs – such as germination.
• But winds can form to become dangerous. Wind gusts from hurricanes and tornadoes can fall trees, destroy homes and buildings, and take life. Almost every area of the earth can experience high winds. So be prepared to protect your home and family during unexpected wind storms.
• GUIDES
  Hurricane is Coming – What Should You Do? (same win)
  There is a Tornado Storm Warning – What’s Next (same win)

• storm protectionwind barrier fencewind barrier trees

     some wind protection ideas to consider      

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