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wind speed [′win ‚spēd] (meteorology) The rate of motion of air. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Today's numerical forecast models have to parameterize these effects in order to keep from over-forecasting the wind speed (McFarlane 1987). Floating buoys measure the height of wave surges, the distance between waves, and wind speed. The only time the wind speed and direction will be "true" is when the boat is dead in the water (with no current running). |
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