Yukon Wind Speed Measurements from 1944 to 2004

GeoYukon provides average wind speed data measured at various sites throughout the Yukon. The dataset covers discrete time periods from as early as 1944 to as recent as 2004 and includes brief site descriptions.

Use Cases

• Analyze average wind speed trends over the 60-year time_range for renewable energy potential assessment.
• Compare wind speed measurements across different site descriptions to identify optimal locations for turbines.
• Model historical wind patterns using the discrete time periods data for climate research.

Strengths

• Covers a 60-year time_range from 1944 to 2004, providing long-term historical context.
• Includes brief site descriptions for each measurement location.
• Data is distributed by the authoritative Government of Yukon via GeoYukon.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and sample data are unavailable, limiting initial analytical scope.
• Data is not current, with the latest measurements from 2004, representing a 20+ year gap.
• File formats are ESRI REST and HTML, which may require specialized GIS tools for full analysis.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, distributed via GeoYukon.

Collection Method

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Time Range

1944 to 2004

Freshness

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Geography

Various sites throughout the Yukon, Canada.