Friction Velocity in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds Formulas

Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. And is denoted by V_f. Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Friction Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Friction Velocity in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds

fxFriction Velocity given Dimensionless Wave HeightGo

fxFriction Velocity given Dimensionless FetchGo

fxFriction Velocity for Dimensionless Wave FrequencyGo

Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds formulas that make use of Friction Velocity

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fxCharacteristic Wave Height given Dimensionless Wave HeightGo

fxDimensionless FetchGo

fxDimensionless Wave FrequencyGo

fxFrequency of Spectral Peak for Dimensionless Wave FrequencyGo

fxStraight-Line Distance over which Wind BlowsGo

List of variables in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds formulas

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fx Dimensionless Wave Height Go

fx Straight Line Distance over which Wind Blows Go

fx Dimensionless Fetch Go

fx Dimensionless Wave Frequency Go

fx Frequency at Spectral Peak Go

FAQ

What is the Friction Velocity?

Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Friction Velocity is always negative.

Can the Friction Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Friction Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Friction Velocity?

Friction Velocity 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 can be measured.

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