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Perform a wind analysis and understand detailed wind analysis tools in Forma.
To analyze wind conditions on a site, a rapid or a detailed wind analysis can be triggered in Forma.
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The rapid wind analysis runs instantly. These results are based on AI model predictions and are more directional than the simulation-based detailed analysis. Rapid wind results include wind speed and estimated pedestrian wind comfort, and are best used during active design.
The detailed wind analysis uses computational fluid analysis, so it can take a while before its run is complete. These results also include wind speed and estimated pedestrian wind comfort, and can be used for documentation and final results.
To review previously run analyses:
The panel and canvas update.
The frequency of occurrence for a given direction is identified by the size of the corresponding segment.
It defaults to the most probable value, but slide it to test other wind speeds.
The comfort scale indicates where it is most likely comfortable for pedestrians engaging in different activities, such as sitting, standing, or walking.
This can be helpful in certain circumstances. For instance, if the designed region is warmer, wind can allow airflow into the design.
A tooltip indicates the comfort scale of the selected coordinates and the dominating wind direction. In this example, the selected point is suitable for sitting, and the dominating wind direction is from the south.