noun a long, narrow, tapered tube used to indicate wind direction and speed
Wind socks are used at weather stations to measure wind direction and speed for forecasting and data collection.
Wind socks are used on boats and ships to gauge wind direction and strength for navigation and sail adjustments.
Wind socks are used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed for pilots during takeoff and landing.
Wind socks are used in outdoor activities such as kite flying, paragliding, and sailing to assess wind conditions.
Wind socks are used in emergency response situations, such as firefighting, to determine wind patterns and make strategic decisions.
Pilots use wind socks to determine wind direction and speed before taking off or landing.
Meteorologists use wind socks to monitor wind patterns and provide accurate weather forecasts.
Air traffic controllers rely on wind socks to inform pilots of current wind conditions at the airport.
Skydiving instructors use wind socks to assess wind conditions for safe jumps.