UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Q1: Consider the following statements :
Wind rose diagram is used for the purpose of
1. runway orientation.
2. estimating the runway capacity
3. geometric design of holding apron.
Of these statements :

A 1 and 2 are correct

B 2 and 3 are correct

C 1 and 3 are correct

D 1 alone is correct

ANS:D - 1 alone is correct

The wind Rose diagram is used to summarise information about the wind at a particular location over a specified time period.

So, by knowing the direction of wind we design the orientation of the runway as the runway will always be opposite to the aeroplane depart and land.



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