A wind rose is a type of polar diagram, also known as a circular diagram, that is used to display the distribution of wind directions and frequencies at a specific location. It is typically represented as a circular plot divided into segments, each corresponding to a different wind direction, and the length of the segments or the shading represents the frequency or intensity of the winds blowing from those directions. The circular layout of the wind rose allows for a clear visualization of how wind patterns vary throughout the year or a specific period.