Wind Driven Current in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics Formulas

Wind Driven Current is a flow in a body of water that is generated by wind friction on its surface. And is denoted by u_a. Wind Driven Current is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wind Driven Current is always positive.

Formulas to find Wind Driven Current in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics

fxWind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf ZoneGo

Surf Zone Hydrodynamics formulas that make use of Wind Driven Current

fxTotal Current in Surf ZoneGo

fxSteady Current driven by Breaking WavesGo

fxTidal Current given Total Current in Surf ZoneGo

fxOscillatory Flow due to Wind WavesGo

fxOscillatory Flow due to Infragravity WavesGo

List of variables in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics formulas

fx Total Current in the Surf Zone Go

fx Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves Go

fx Tidal Current Go

fx Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves Go

fx Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves Go

FAQ

What is the Wind Driven Current?

Wind Driven Current is a flow in a body of water that is generated by wind friction on its surface. Wind Driven Current is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wind Driven Current is always positive.

Can the Wind Driven Current be negative?

No, the Wind Driven Current, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wind Driven Current?

Wind Driven Current 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 Wind Driven Current can be measured.

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