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Wind Speed at Height of 10 m refers to the average speed of the wind measured at a height of 10 meters above ground level. Check FAQs
V10=(Fl[g](α0.076)-10.22)0.5
V10 - Wind Speed at Height of 10 m?Fl - Fetch Length?α - Dimensionless Scaling Parameter?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter Example

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Here is how the Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter equation looks like.

21.9813Edit=(2Edit9.8066(0.1538Edit0.076)-10.22)0.5
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Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
V10=(Fl[g](α0.076)-10.22)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
V10=(2m[g](0.15380.076)-10.22)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
V10=(2m9.8066m/s²(0.15380.076)-10.22)0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
V10=(29.8066(0.15380.076)-10.22)0.5
Next Step Evaluate
V10=21.9813467605886m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
V10=21.9813m/s

Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Wind Speed at Height of 10 m
Wind Speed at Height of 10 m refers to the average speed of the wind measured at a height of 10 meters above ground level.
Symbol: V10
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fetch Length
Fetch Length is the unobstructed distance that wind can travel over water in a constant direction.
Symbol: Fl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dimensionless Scaling Parameter
Dimensionless Scaling Parameter is a value used in mathematical or scientific models to scale or normalize variables without units. It is used in the JONSWAP spectrum for fetch-limited seas.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 Wind Speed at Height of 10 m

​Go Wind Speed given Maximum Controlling Parameter for Angular Distribution
V10=[g](s11.5)-12.52πfp

Other formulas in Parametric Spectrum Models category

​Go Phillip's Equilibrium Range of Spectrum for Fully Developed Sea in Deep Water
Eω=b[g]2ω-5
​Go JONSWAP Spectrum for Fetch-limited Seas
Ef=(α[g]2(2π)4f5)(exp(-1.25(ffp)-4)γ)exp(-((ffp)-1)22σ2)
​Go Frequency at Spectral Peak
fp=3.5([g]2FlV103)-0.33
​Go Fetch Length given Frequency at Spectral Peak
Fl=(V103)((fp3.5)-(10.33))[g]2

How to Evaluate Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter?

Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter evaluator uses Wind Speed at Height of 10 m = ((Fetch Length*[g])/(Dimensionless Scaling Parameter/0.076)^(-1/0.22))^0.5 to evaluate the Wind Speed at Height of 10 m, The Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter formula is defined as the average speed of the wind measured at a height of 10 meters above ground level, calculated using scaling parameter. Wind Speed at Height of 10 m is denoted by V10 symbol.

How to evaluate Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter, enter Fetch Length (Fl) & Dimensionless Scaling Parameter (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter

What is the formula to find Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter?
The formula of Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter is expressed as Wind Speed at Height of 10 m = ((Fetch Length*[g])/(Dimensionless Scaling Parameter/0.076)^(-1/0.22))^0.5. Here is an example- 21.98135 = ((2*[g])/(0.1538/0.076)^(-1/0.22))^0.5.
How to calculate Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter?
With Fetch Length (Fl) & Dimensionless Scaling Parameter (α) we can find Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter using the formula - Wind Speed at Height of 10 m = ((Fetch Length*[g])/(Dimensionless Scaling Parameter/0.076)^(-1/0.22))^0.5. This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Wind Speed at Height of 10 m?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wind Speed at Height of 10 m-
  • Wind Speed at Height of 10 m=[g]*(Controlling Parameter for the Angular Distribution/11.5)^(-1/2.5)/(2*pi*Frequency at Spectral Peak)OpenImg
Can the Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter be negative?
No, the Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter?
Wind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter 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 Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling Parameter can be measured.
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