Wind Speed in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds Formulas

Wind Speed is a fundamental atmospheric quantity caused by air moving from high to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. And is denoted by U. Wind Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wind Speed is always positive.

Formulas to find Wind Speed in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds

fxWind Speed given Fully Developed Wave HeightGo

fxWind Speed given Time required for Waves crossing Fetch under Wind VelocityGo

Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds formulas that make use of Wind Speed

fxFully Developed Wave HeightGo

fxTime required for Waves Crossing Fetch under Wind Velocity to become Fetch LimitedGo

fxStraight-Line Distance given Time required for Waves Crossing Fetch under Wind VelocityGo

List of variables in Estimating Marine and Coastal Winds formulas

fx Fully Developed Wave Height Go

fx Dimensionless Constant Go

fx Straight Line Distance over which Wind Blows Go

fx Time required for Waves crossing Fetch Go

FAQ

What is the Wind Speed?

Wind Speed is a fundamental atmospheric quantity caused by air moving from high to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. Wind Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wind Speed is always positive.

Can the Wind Speed be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Wind Speed?

Wind Speed 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 can be measured.

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