Geostrophic wind — The geostrophic wind is the theoretical wind that would result from an exact balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force. This condition is called geostrophic balance. The geostrophic wind is directed parallel to isobars… … Wikipedia
geostrophic wind — wind blowing parallel to isobars because of deflection of the pressure gradient force by the Coriolis Force … Geography glossary
geostrophic wind speed — The speed of a geostrophic wind calculated from the pressure gradient, air density, rotational velocity of the earth, and latitude. The calculation ignores the curvature of the wind’s path. A geostrophic wind is proportional to the pressure… … Aviation dictionary
geostrophic wind level — noun (Meteorology). The lowest level at which the wind becomes geostrophic. In practice, the geostrophic wind level is between 1.2 kilometers (3,928 feet) and 1.6 kilometers (5,238 feet). This wind level probably marks the upper limit of… … Wiktionary
geostrophic wind — noun : a wind whose direction and speed are determined by a balance of the pressure gradient force and the force due to the earth s rotation * * * a wind whose velocity and direction are mathematically defined by the balanced relationship of the… … Useful english dictionary
geostrophic wind — a wind whose velocity and direction are mathematically defined by the balanced relationship of the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force: conceived as blowing parallel to isobars. Cf. gradient wind. [1915 20] * * * … Universalium
geostrophic wind — That horizontal wind velocity for which the Coriolis acceleration exactly balances the horizontal pressure or gradient force. Pressure gradient force causes air parcel to accelerate. Coriolis begins deflecting air to the right. Coriolis increases … Aviation dictionary
geostrophic wind speed — /dʒiəˈstɒfɪk/ (say jeeuh stofik) noun the speed of the wind calculated from the pressure gradient, the air density, the rotational velocity of the earth, and the latitude, but neglecting the curvature of the path of the air …
Wind shear — Wind shear, sometimes referred to as windshear or wind gradient, is a difference in wind speed and direction over a relatively short distance in the atmosphere. Wind shear can be broken down into vertical and horizontal components, with… … Wikipedia
Wind — For other uses, see Wind (disambiguation). Wind, from the … Wikipedia
