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WIND SHEAR EXPONENT [1 record]

Record 1 2006-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Modelling (Mathematics)
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A number derived empirically from surface roughness and used in the power law model for estimating changes in wind speed with changes in height.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Modélisation (Mathématique)
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Expression numérique dérivée empiriquement de données sur la rugosité de surface, utilisée dans un modèle de loi de puissance afin de déterminer les variations de vitesse du vent en fonction de l'altitude.

Spanish

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