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Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Check FAQs
Vf=f'p[g]fp
Vf - Friction Velocity?f'p - Dimensionless Wave Frequency?fp - Frequency at Spectral Peak?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency Example

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Here is how the Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency equation looks like.

6.0349Edit=8Edit9.806613Edit
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Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vf=f'p[g]fp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vf=8[g]13Hz
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Vf=89.8066m/s²13Hz
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vf=89.806613
Next Step Evaluate
Vf=6.03486153846154m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vf=6.0349m/s

Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency Formula Elements

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Constants
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.
Dimensionless Wave Frequency
Dimensionless Wave Frequency for empirical prediction method.
Symbol: f'p
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Frequency at Spectral Peak
Frequency at Spectral Peak is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.
Symbol: fp
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Friction Velocity

​Go Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave Height
Vf=[g]HH'
​Go Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Fetch
Vf=[g]XX'

Other formulas in Measured Wind Directions category

​Go Direction in Standard Meteorological Terms
θmet=270-θvec
​Go Direction in Cartesian Coordinate System
θvec=270-θmet
​Go Pressure Profile in Hurricane Winds
p=pc+(pn-pc)exp(-ArB)
​Go Ambient Pressure at Periphery of Storm
pn=(p-pcexp(-ArB))+pc

How to Evaluate Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency?

Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency evaluator uses Friction Velocity = (Dimensionless Wave Frequency*[g])/Frequency at Spectral Peak to evaluate the Friction Velocity, The Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency formula is defined as the basic tenet of the empirical prediction method and interrelationship with other wave parameters governed by Universal Laws. Friction Velocity is denoted by Vf symbol.

How to evaluate Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency, enter Dimensionless Wave Frequency (f'p) & Frequency at Spectral Peak (fp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency

What is the formula to find Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency?
The formula of Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency is expressed as Friction Velocity = (Dimensionless Wave Frequency*[g])/Frequency at Spectral Peak. Here is an example- 6.034862 = (8*[g])/13.
How to calculate Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency?
With Dimensionless Wave Frequency (f'p) & Frequency at Spectral Peak (fp) we can find Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency using the formula - Friction Velocity = (Dimensionless Wave Frequency*[g])/Frequency at Spectral Peak. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Friction Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Friction Velocity-
  • Friction Velocity=sqrt(([g]*Characteristic Wave Height)/Dimensionless Wave Height)OpenImg
  • Friction Velocity=sqrt([g]*Straight Line Distance over which Wind Blows/Dimensionless Fetch)OpenImg
Can the Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency be negative?
Yes, the Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency?
Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Friction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave Frequency can be measured.
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