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PEAK WIND SPEED [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The maximum instantaneous wind speed (or velocity) that occurs within a specific period of time or interval.

CONT

Wind speed [is] the rate at which air is moving horizontally past a given point. It may be a 2-minute average speed (reported as wind speed) or an instantaneous speed (reported as a peak wind speed, wind gust, or squall).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Vitesse instantanée maximale du vent (ou vélocité) observée au cours d'une période de temps ou d'un intervalle spécifiques.

Key term(s)
  • vitesse de pointe des vents

Spanish

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