Windsock

Windsock in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

A windsock (also known as wind cone or wind sleeve) is a specific type of anemoscope—a rudimentary wind-measuring device—installed in locations where an immediate visual indication of wind strength and direction is important. Windsocks are usually found at airports and along highways.

References

  1. ↑ "Annex 14 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation" (PDF).