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Wind Rose and Pollution Rose Diagrams

Description

Provides a Python script to create wind rose and pollution rose plots for PM2.5 using pollutant, wind speed, and wind direction data.

Questions this resource can help answer

What are the source directions for observed PM2.5 concentrations at monitors?

How do I use this resource?

View the Readme document. You provide the script with information on the location, date/time, wind speed, wind direction, and PM2.5 concentration. The script will generate wind rose and pollution rose diagrams. You will need to install Python to run the script.

Resource information

Resource owner

Government

Format

Software

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

California, United States

Technical specifications

Methodology

Python script

Sectors

Other Specifications

You must install Python to run the script.

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