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WIND INCLINATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Angle between the directions of the wind and the gradient wind (blowing along the isobars) at a specific point.

Key term(s)
  • angle of the wind inclination
  • wind inclination
  • wind inclination angle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Angle entre la direction du vent et celle du vent du gradient (soufflant le long des isobares) au point considéré.

CONT

[...] Raphaëla s'est éloignée de la côte africaine à bord de sa planche. [...] Depuis 4 jours, [..] le faible vent du Nord (force 1 à 2) n'a malheureusement pas pu la propulser plus de 25 milles par jour. Les prochains jours laissent espérer une inclinaison du vent vers le Nord Est, et un forcissement léger vers force 3.

Spanish

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

Ángulo que forman la dirección del viento y la dirección del viento del gradiente (que sopla paralelo a las isobaras) en un cierto lugar.

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