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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=CD(ρρWater)U2
τo - Wind Stress?CD - Coefficient of Drag?ρ - Density of Air?ρWater - Water Density?U - Wind Speed?

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0.0002Edit=0.01Edit(1.293Edit1000Edit)4Edit2
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Wind Stress in Parametric Form Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τo=CD(ρρWater)U2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τo=0.01(1.293kg/m³1000kg/m³)4m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τo=0.01(1.2931000)42
Next Step Evaluate
τo=0.00020688Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τo=0.0002Pa

Wind Stress in Parametric Form 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
The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Air
Density of Air is the mass of air per unit volume; it decreases with altitude due to lower pressure.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Density
Water Density is mass per unit of water.
Symbol: ρWater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 given Friction Velocity
τo=(ρρWater)Vf2
​Go Rate of Momentum Transfer at Standard Reference Height for Winds
τo=CDZU2

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 Wind Stress in Parametric Form?

Wind Stress in Parametric Form evaluator uses Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag*(Density of Air/Water Density)*Wind Speed^2 to evaluate the Wind Stress, The Wind Stress in Parametric Form formula is defined as the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water – such as oceans, seas, estuaries and lakes. Wind Stress is denoted by τo symbol.

How to evaluate Wind Stress in Parametric Form using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wind Stress in Parametric Form, enter Coefficient of Drag (CD), Density of Air (ρ), Water Density Water) & Wind Speed (U) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wind Stress in Parametric Form

What is the formula to find Wind Stress in Parametric Form?
The formula of Wind Stress in Parametric Form is expressed as Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag*(Density of Air/Water Density)*Wind Speed^2. Here is an example- 0.000207 = 0.01*(1.293/1000)*4^2.
How to calculate Wind Stress in Parametric Form?
With Coefficient of Drag (CD), Density of Air (ρ), Water Density Water) & Wind Speed (U) we can find Wind Stress in Parametric Form using the formula - Wind Stress = Coefficient of Drag*(Density of Air/Water Density)*Wind Speed^2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Wind Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wind Stress-
  • Wind Stress=(Density of Air/Water Density)*Friction Velocity^2OpenImg
  • Wind Stress=Coefficient of Drag to 10m Reference Level*Wind Speed^2OpenImg
Can the Wind Stress in Parametric Form be negative?
Yes, the Wind Stress in Parametric Form, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wind Stress in Parametric Form?
Wind Stress in Parametric Form 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 in Parametric Form can be measured.
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