Windbreak Properties


Reductions are interpolated from wind speeds measured behind windbreaks of four densities, published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension (EC02-1763, How Windbreaks Work). They describe a long, continuous windbreak at right angles to the wind. The published figures start at 5 barrier heights (5H) downwind, so closer points show the 5H value, and no reduction is reported beyond 30H.

Wind Conditions
Measurement Point

Results

Protection Profile

Wind speed reduction at the published distances downwind (25H is interpolated):

Distance Distance (H multiples) Wind Reduction (%) Effective Speed