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Record 1 2013-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Wind Energy
CONT

Windpower ... Average windspeed for a day is not a good indication that you have adequate wind. A gust followed by hours of very light or no wind will give a false impression of what is available. A steady wind 12-25 mph is a good wind resource.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Énergie éolienne
CONT

La journée est superbe pour naviguer : grand soleil, vent constant entre 5 et 6 beaufort, mer peu agitée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Energía eólica
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