TABLE 3.2. Sample Midpoint Wind Speeds for Joint Frequency Distribution

Worksheet Columns   Required Data
Group Wind Speed Range Wind Speed Midpoint   Units Wind Speed Midpoint Group Units
1 1 to 3 2   kts 1 m/s
2 4 to 6 5   kts 2.6 m/s
3 7 to 10 8.5   kts 4.4 m/s
4 11 to 16 13.5   kts 9.5 m/s
5 17 to 20 18.5   kts 9.5 m/s
6 >21 to 21   kts 10.8 m/s