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Depth of Frictional Influence is the depth over which the turbulent eddy viscosity is important. Check FAQs
DF=πzθ-45
DF - Depth of Frictional Influence?z - Vertical Coordinate?θ - Angle between the Wind and Current Direction?π - Archimedes' constant?

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119.9654Edit=3.1416160Edit49.19Edit-45
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Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
DF=πzθ-45
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
DF=π16049.19-45
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
DF=3.141616049.19-45
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
DF=3.141616049.19-45
Next Step Evaluate
DF=119.965351927057m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
DF=119.9654m

Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Depth of Frictional Influence
Depth of Frictional Influence is the depth over which the turbulent eddy viscosity is important.
Symbol: DF
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Coordinate
Vertical Coordinate measure aligned with the Earth's gravitational force, indicating height or depth in a perpendicular direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle between the Wind and Current Direction
Angle between the Wind and Current Direction depends on vertical coordinate and depth of frictional influence.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Depth of Frictional Influence

​Go Depth given Volume Flow rate per unit of Ocean Width
DF=qxπ2Vs

Other formulas in Eckman Wind Drift category

​Go Velocity Component along Horizontal x Axis
ux=VseπzDFcos(45+(πzDF))
​Go Velocity at Surface given Velocity Component along Horizontal x Axis
Vs=uxeπzDFcos(45+(πzDF))
​Go Depth of Frictional Influence by Eckman
DEddy=πεvρwaterΩEsin(L)
​Go Vertical Eddy Viscosity Coefficient given Depth of Frictional Influence by Eckman
εv=DEddy2ρwaterΩEsin(L)π2

How to Evaluate Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction?

Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction evaluator uses Depth of Frictional Influence = pi*Vertical Coordinate/(Angle between the Wind and Current Direction-45) to evaluate the Depth of Frictional Influence, The Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction is defined as depth over which turbulent eddy viscosity is important. Depth of Frictional Influence is denoted by DF symbol.

How to evaluate Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction, enter Vertical Coordinate (z) & Angle between the Wind and Current Direction (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction

What is the formula to find Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction?
The formula of Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction is expressed as Depth of Frictional Influence = pi*Vertical Coordinate/(Angle between the Wind and Current Direction-45). Here is an example- 119.9654 = pi*160/(49.19-45).
How to calculate Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction?
With Vertical Coordinate (z) & Angle between the Wind and Current Direction (θ) we can find Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction using the formula - Depth of Frictional Influence = pi*Vertical Coordinate/(Angle between the Wind and Current Direction-45). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Depth of Frictional Influence?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Depth of Frictional Influence-
  • Depth of Frictional Influence=(Volume Flow Rates per unit of Ocean Width*pi*sqrt(2))/Velocity at the SurfaceOpenImg
Can the Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction be negative?
No, the Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction?
Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth given Angle between Wind and Current Direction can be measured.
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