Overlay Wind Data on Parcel Map

If you're planning wind projects, you need to see wind data on top of real land parcels.

With Atlas, this takes just a few minutes.

Atlas includes a direct integration with the Global Wind Atlas. You can pull in wind speed data for any area and compare it with your land parcels right on the map.

Here's how to overlay wind data on a parcel map in Atlas.

Step 1: Add Your Parcel Map

Start by loading the land you're evaluating.

You can:

• Upload a parcel dataset (CSV, shapefile, or GeoJSON)
• Or draw site boundaries manually with the polygon tool

This gives you the areas you'll be comparing against wind speed.

Step 2: Import Wind Data from Global Wind Atlas

Next, add wind data for your area of interest.

1. Go to the Data Import section
2. Choose Global Wind Atlas
3. Select your bounding box on the map
4. Import the wind raster layer for that area

Atlas will load a raster that shows wind speeds – often at 100m height, depending on the dataset.

Step 3: Style the Wind Layer

To make the wind layer easy to interpret:

1. Open the layer settings
2. Select Color range styling
3. Choose a color palette (e.g. blue = low wind, red = high wind)
4. Adjust opacity to around 60–70% so parcels show through
5. Add a legend so wind speed values are easy to read

Now your map clearly shows which areas have stronger wind.

Step 4: Compare Parcels to Wind Data

With both layers visible:

• Click on individual parcels to inspect wind speed at that spot
• Use the Zonal Statistics or Point Extraction to sample wind speed across parcels
• Create a shortlist of high-wind parcels manually or with filters

You’re now able to identify parcels that combine strong wind with good location and access.

Step 5: Export or Share the Map

Once you’ve identified key areas:

• Export a PDF or image of the map
• Download parcel data with wind speed values added
• Share a link to the live map with your team or partners

This is great for early-stage screening, internal reviews, or investor presentations.

Why This Matters

Wind varies a lot, even over short distances.

Overlaying wind data on your parcel map helps you:

• Focus only on high-potential land
• Avoid wasted time on low-wind areas
• Show clear evidence for project selection

And because the wind data comes from the Global Wind Atlas, you get consistent and trusted values without extra tools.

Tips

• Pair with slope and grid access layers for stronger analysis
• Use bounding box selection to keep data loads fast
• Add labels to your parcels for easier navigation

With Atlas, it’s easy to overlay wind data on land parcels — and make smarter decisions from the start.

Let us know if you want help setting up your first map.

Site Search and Evaluation with Atlas

Like most GIS platforms, Atlas can help you look at maps. But when it comes to site search and evaluation, Atlas goes much further.

It’s built specifically for people who need to spot the right land, fast.

Whether you’re scouting for renewable energy projects, industrial expansions, new retail locations, or land investment opportunities—Atlas gives you the tools to compare parcels, overlay key data, and share results with your team.

This isn’t just about seeing what’s on a map. It’s about making a decision.

Let’s break down how Atlas helps you find and evaluate sites more efficiently.

Bring Your Own Data or Start From What’s Built In

Sometimes you already have a list of parcels. Other times you’re starting from scratch.

Atlas works well in both cases.

Upload a CSV with parcel data, or drop in shapefiles from your GIS team. You can also use drawing tools to sketch out potential sites manually. Each shape becomes a layer you can click, label, and filter.

But if you don’t have data, no problem.

Layer Key Data to Evaluate Site Potential

This is where Atlas stands out.

Instead of flipping between different platforms to compare slope, access, zoning, and flood risk—you just layer it all on the same map.

You can:

• Add flood zone shapefiles
• Import elevation and run Slope Analysis
• Draw buffers around power lines or roads
• Overlay wind speed rasters and compare to parcels
• Tag constraints like wetlands or protected areas

Each layer is styled visually—so you can color, label, and toggle visibility depending on what you need to see.

That means less time guessing, and more time seeing.

Also read: Best Way to Map Flood Risk for Development

Style, Filter, and Compare Sites Fast

Atlas makes it easy to surface the parcels that matter.

Need to find all land within 1km of a substation and outside the flood zone and with a slope under 10%?

No problem.

You can filter by overlap, intersect layers, or use visual styling (like heatmaps or range coloring) to compare sites at a glance. This helps you narrow down dozens or hundreds of parcels into a shortlist—based on your actual criteria.

It’s the kind of analysis that would take hours in traditional GIS tools. In Atlas, it’s built in.

Save Views, Share Maps, and Move Quickly

Once you’ve identified viable sites, you don’t want to waste time copying screenshots into slides.

Just share a live map.

Atlas lets you save views with specific layers turned on, annotate them with labels or comments, and export the results as PDFs, images, or shareable links. Your team sees exactly what you see.

Clients, engineers, or investors can explore the map in real-time—without needing a login or software.

Real Teams Use It This Way Every Day

Atlas is used by solar developers, land acquisition teams, consultants, and manufacturers across industries.

They’re using it to:

• Evaluate wind and solar potential
• Compare parcels for land deals
• Screen out sites with slope, flood, or zoning issues
• Plan for infrastructure access
• Report site findings to partners and clients

In short, if your job involves picking land or comparing locations—Atlas makes it easier.

Smarter Site Search Starts with the Right Tools

You don’t need to be a GIS expert to evaluate land like one.

Atlas takes the tools that used to be hidden behind complicated software and makes them available right in the browser.

So whether you’re screening 10 parcels or 1,000, you can see the data clearly, layer what matters, and share results in minutes—not days.

Flood zones? Check. Slope? Done. Proximity to grid? Covered. Team visibility? One link.

That’s what modern site evaluation looks like in Atlas.

Boost Your Workflow with the Right Tools

Site planning moves fast. Whether you're checking slope, flood zones, proximity to power lines, or wind potential—speed and clarity matter.

Atlas gives you both.

In this article, we covered how to overlay wind data, but that’s just one of many things you can do with Atlas.

From overlaying data to running analysis, styling layers, and sharing maps with your team, Atlas makes complex site evaluation tasks simple and visual. All from your browser. No GIS experience needed.

So whether you're screening parcels, comparing risk, or narrowing down locations, Atlas helps you move from "just looking" to "let’s go" faster.

Sign up for free or book a walkthrough today.