Table 1 Different tools, devices, and software used in site measurements.

From: CFD and site analysis for optimizing indoor air quality in sustainable social housing via windcatcher integration

Tool/Equipment

Manufacturer

Purpose

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Country

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Anemometer

Testo 404

To measure air speed using a wire

0.2–30 m/s

0.1 m/s

 ± (.3m\s + 5%) of reading

Germany

Compass

Determine the main directions of the building

China

Meter

Measuring lengths and heights

China

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Anemometer

Uni-T

To measure air speed using wire

0.4–20 m/s

0.1 m/s

 ± (.3m\s + 5%) of reading

China

CFD

Autodesk

Predict air pattern inside and outside objects

USA

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Revit Architecture

Autodesk

For building modeling

USA

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