Wind decline angle (Heat Stress Overlay)
| Icon | Attribute | Unit | Range | Description | Default value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIND_DECLINE_ANGLE | Degrees | This angle determines how the wind flows down around objects. | 45 |
In the original DPRA Heat stress report, the frontal surface is estimated using simplified tree shapes that are aggregated into large woodland polygons and cannot be used for individual tree polygons.
To address this issue, an angle of 45 degrees can be applied to smooth the wind flow, leading to a more accurate representation of the frontal surface and producing more realistic values in wooded areas or parks.




