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The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water. Check FAQs
CD=(VfU)2
CD - Coefficient of Drag?Vf - Friction Velocity?U - Wind Speed?

Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects Example

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Here is how the Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects equation looks like.

2.25Edit=(6Edit4Edit)2
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Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=(VfU)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=(6m/s4m/s)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=(64)2
LAST Step Evaluate
CD=2.25

Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Drag
The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Velocity
Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wind Speed
Wind Speed is a fundamental atmospheric quantity caused by air moving from high to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature.
Symbol: U
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Drag

​Go Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects given Von Karman Constant
CD=(kln(Zz0)-φ(ZL))2

Other formulas in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds category

​Go Wind Speed at Standard 10-m Reference Level
V10=U(10Z)17
​Go Wind Speed at Height z above Surface given Standard Reference Wind Speed
U=V10(10Z)17
​Go Height z above Surface given Standard Reference Wind Speed
Z=10(V10U)7
​Go Wind Speed at Height z above Surface
U=(Vfk)ln(Zz0)

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects?

Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects evaluator uses Coefficient of Drag = (Friction Velocity/Wind Speed)^2 to evaluate the Coefficient of Drag, The Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity used to quantify an object's drag or resistance in a fluid environment, such as air or water. Coefficient of Drag is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects, enter Friction Velocity (Vf) & Wind Speed (U) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects?
The formula of Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects is expressed as Coefficient of Drag = (Friction Velocity/Wind Speed)^2. Here is an example- 2.25 = (6/4)^2.
How to calculate Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects?
With Friction Velocity (Vf) & Wind Speed (U) we can find Coefficient of Drag for Winds Influenced by Stability Effects using the formula - Coefficient of Drag = (Friction Velocity/Wind Speed)^2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Drag?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Drag-
  • Coefficient of Drag=(Von Kármán Constant/(ln(Height z above Surface/Roughness Height of Surface)-Universal Similarity Function*(Height z above Surface/Parameter with Dimensions of Length)))^2OpenImg
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