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Figure 9: Daily resultant wind direction as recorded in Central Park for the year 2007. Direction is given as originating from degrees clockwise from due north. Figure 10: The prevailing wind direction and strength at various locations in the Northeast.

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Figure 11: A diagram comparing the vertical axis wind turbine to the horizontal axis wind turbine.

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Figure 12: A photograph of the Helix Wind S322 vertical axis helical Savonius wind turbine.

Figure 13: Detailed technical specifications for the Helix Wind S322 Turbine.

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Figure 14: Estimated annual power production of the S322 as a function of average wind speed. Figure 15: The baseplate used to attach the Helix Wind S322 to the building surface. All dimensions are given in millimeters.

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Figure 16: Mounting pole hardware shown for various heights. Pole segments come in five-foot attachable segments.

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Figure 17: A single-line electrical diagram showing how the turbine’s power systems integrate into the building’s existing electrical grid. Figure 18: A picture of the Ginlong GCI Grid Connected Inverter complete with LCD display.

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Figure 19: Mass, loading, and dimension data on the S322 Turbine for engineering purposes.

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Figure 20: A view of the proposed turbine situated on the southernmost corner of Eighty Pine.

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Figure 21: An illustration of the proposed turbine system placed on the 42nd Street side of Three Times Square.1