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EKMAN SPIRAL [2 records]

Record 1 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

The representation, on a polar diagram, of the variation of the wind vector with height in the friction layer according to various simplifying assumptions and taking the form of a spiral.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Représentation, sur un diagramme polaire, de la variation du vecteur vent avec la hauteur dans la couche de frottement suivant diverses hypothèses simplificatrices et prenant la forme d'une spirale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Representación, en un diagrama polar, de la variación del vector viento a diferentes alturas en la capa de fricción, conforme a diversos supuestos simplificadores y adoptando la forma de una espiral.

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Record 2 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Oceanography
DEF

[The graphic representation of] the variation of wind-driven ocean currents with depth below the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Océanographie
DEF

[Représentation graphique de] la variation des courants océaniques de dérive dus au vent en fonction de la profondeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Oceanografía
DEF

[Representación gráfica de] la variación de las corrientes oceánicas debidas al viento en función de la profundidad.

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