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Record 1 2004-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Modelling (Mathematics)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Mathematical representation of the mean wind speed in the surface boundary layer as some power of height.

OBS

This type of profile, though a less satisfactory representation of the observed wind than the logarithmic velocity profile, is often easier to handle mathematically.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modélisation (Mathématique)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Représentation mathématique de la vitesse moyenne du vent dans la couche limite de surface en fonction d'une puissance de la hauteur.

OBS

Ce type de profil, bien que représentant le vent observé de façon moins satisfaisante que le profil de vitesse logarithmique, est souvent plus facile à manier du point de vue mathématique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Modelización (Matemáticas)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Representación matemática de la velocidad media del viento en la capa límite superficial en función de una potencia de la altura.

OBS

Este tipo de perfil, aunque representa el viento observado de modo menos satisfactorio que el perfil logarítmico de la velocidad, es más fácil de manejar matemáticamente.

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