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Description

WindSim is a sophisticated software tool designed for wind farm development, leveraging computational fluid dynamics to deliver both advanced numerical analysis and impressive 3D visual representations, all within an intuitive user interface. Since its introduction in 2003, WindSim has transformed into a robust platform that addresses every stage of the wind farm development process, ranging from preliminary site assessments to energy production predictions. This software finds application across the globe among professionals such as wind resource analysts, energy evaluators, meteorologists, and researchers affiliated with wind turbine manufacturers, project developers, government entities, and academic institutions. WindSim employs a modular design, featuring several essential components: the Terrain module constructs a detailed 3D model of the landscape surrounding a wind farm based on elevation and surface roughness data; the Wind Fields module models the influence of the terrain on local wind patterns, considering variations in speed, directional changes, and turbulence; and the Objects module allows users to position turbines and measurement points within an interactive three-dimensional environment. Additionally, WindSim's intuitive design ensures that users can easily navigate its functionalities, making it accessible for professionals at all experience levels.

Description

Benchmark offers timely natural hazard analysis reports for weather-related events, detailing property-specific loss dates and historical data pertaining to hail, wind, and lightning, all accessible through Verisk platforms like Xactimate and XactAnalysis. Both existing and new users are able to find the Benchmark integration within their claims on XactAnalysis, as well as in the “documents” section of Xactimate. Users can conveniently retrieve the reports by utilizing the “select an action” drop-down menu in XactAnalysis when handling claim assignments. The source of Benchmark's data for both XactAnalysis and Xactimate is Respond™, which equips users with near real-time analysis and forecasting services for weather events, including localized assessments for various natural hazards such as hail, wind, lightning, tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, and more. Additionally, the Benchmark database on property-specific natural hazard history offers a thorough and reliable record of both catastrophic and non-catastrophic events, encompassing hail, wind, rain, and lightning, thus providing essential information for effective decision-making. This comprehensive resource ensures that users have the latest and most accurate data at their fingertips for better risk management and response planning.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Liberate No 
Xactimate No 

Integrations

Liberate Yes 
Xactimate Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

WindSim

Founded

1993

Country

Norway

Website

windsim.com/software/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Xactware

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.xactware.com/en-us/solutions/weather-analytics/benchmark/overview/

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Product Features

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