@lordneroo, maps are indeed powerful tools. They are guidelines for various professionals especially engineers.
When we consider siting of a wind power farm for instance. One will need the wind characteristics of various locations to select the best for such application. With the availability of wind maps, the work becomes easier, even though there are still other factors that must be taken into consideration.
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Hey there, thanks for your comment!
You're absolutely right, that's an interesting example of how mappings can be useful in extracting topological and topographic information regarding the Earth's natural terrestrial surface. Keep in mind that 98% of winds on a given point of the Earth's surface blow in the same direction, this is also referred to as the prevailing wind.
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You are absolutely right. Wind farms are usually built putting into consideration this prevailing wind direction.
Although some are also based on non-prevailing wind directions.
It's really nice interacting with you @lordneroo. By the way, what's your discipline.
I have a Master's Degree in Rural & Surveying Engineering. :) And yours?
A Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering