Windspeed vs Wind-shear

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Windspeed vs Wind-shear

Adam — 2/15/2009 8:46:34 AM (archived)

Hi gb

If the bulk of the air is moving then the speed is irrelevant because you can just move with it. What matters is the turbulence and the rate of change of windspeed between levels. The amount of windshear determines the turbulence, vorticity and similar complexities of atmospheres dissipating heat.

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