Wind Stress in Meteorology and Wave Climate Formulas

Wind Stress is the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water. And is denoted by τ_o. Wind Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Wind Stress is always negative.

Formulas to find Wind Stress in Meteorology and Wave Climate

fxWind Stress in Parametric FormGo

fxWind Stress given Friction VelocityGo

fxRate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for WindsGo

Meteorology and Wave Climate formulas that make use of Wind Stress

fxFriction Velocity given Wind StressGo

fxCoefficient of Drag at 10m Reference Level given Wind StressGo

fxWind Speed given Coefficient of Drag at 10-m Reference LevelGo

List of variables in Meteorology and Wave Climate formulas

fx Coefficient of Drag Go

fx Density of Air Go

fx Water Density Go

fx Wind Speed Go

fx Friction Velocity Go

fx Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level Go

FAQ

What is the Wind Stress?

Wind Stress is the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water. Wind Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Wind Stress is always negative.

Can the Wind Stress be negative?

Yes, the Wind Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wind Stress?

Wind Stress 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 Wind Stress can be measured.

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