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Wind Stress is the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water. Check FAQs
τo=CDZU2
τo - Wind Stress?CDZ - Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level?U - Wind Speed?

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1.5Edit=0.0938Edit4Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τo=CDZU2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τo=0.09384m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τo=0.093842
LAST Step Evaluate
τo=1.5Pa

Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds Formula Elements

Variables
Wind Stress
Wind Stress is the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water.
Symbol: τo
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level
Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CDZ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 Wind Stress

​Go Wind Stress in Parametric Form
τo=CD(ρρWater)U2
​Go Wind Stress given Friction Velocity
τo=(ρρWater)Vf2

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 Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds?

Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds evaluator uses Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level*Wind Speed^2 to evaluate the Wind Stress, The Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds formula is defined as at International Standard Reference Height 10-m above surface and thus, height above surface z notation is dropped from wind speed but assigned to Coefficient of drag. Wind Stress is denoted by τo symbol.

How to evaluate Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds, enter Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level (CDZ) & Wind Speed (U) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds

What is the formula to find Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds?
The formula of Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds is expressed as Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level*Wind Speed^2. Here is an example- 1.5 = 0.09375*4^2.
How to calculate Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds?
With Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level (CDZ) & Wind Speed (U) we can find Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds using the formula - Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level*Wind Speed^2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Wind Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wind Stress-
  • Wind Stress=Coefficient of Drag*(Density of Air/Water Density)*Wind Speed^2OpenImg
  • Wind Stress=(Density of Air/Water Density)*Friction Velocity^2OpenImg
Can the Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds be negative?
Yes, the Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds?
Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds can be measured.
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