Gradient wind

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA horizontal wind velocity tangent to the contour line of a constant pressure surface (or to the isobar of a geopotential surface) at or above 2,500 feet (762 meters).

Synonyms

geostrophic wind prevailing wind meridional wind geostrophy derecho zonal wind streamline wind rose wind wind direction groundwave trade

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