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VIENTO CONSTANTE [2 records]

Record 1 2023-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Meteorology
DEF

A parameter depending on static stability that describes the variation of the wind speed with height.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Météorologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas
  • Meteorología
DEF

Índice que depende de la estabilidad estática utilizado para representar la velocidad del viento en función de la altura. El parámetro Deacon ß, se define por la ecuación du/dz=az-ß, donde u es la velocidad, z la altura y a una constante.

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Record 2 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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