Norm--
Be cautious about your assumptions. The direction of the strongest winds
does not correlate closely with the direction of the storm path. I one did a
study for a Rocket test site, (over 30 years ago) that showed (for that
site) that the strongest sustained wind was almost 90 degrees from the storm
path. The strongest winds are the result of rotation, not path.
You might consult your local Weather office for help.
Bill--W4BSG
-----Original Message-----
From: Cox, Norman R.
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 4:41 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Is A Tower Weaker in Some Directions?
Dear Group:
I just joined Tower Talk -- I've read through the last 5 years of
archives and have certainly learned a lot I did not know. What a resource!
I have a question:
I have just ordered a US Towers HDX-555 tower. At my QTH, I have the
option of orienting the base plate in any direction I want to. My question
is: Are these 3-legged towers weaker (or stronger) in some directions than
others? (I am not a structural engineer.) The reason I ask is that most of
the violent storms that hit here usually come from the same direction. Will
orienting the base plate in a certain direction make it any less vulnerable?
Thanks!
Norm
KE0ZT
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