Ekman Spiral
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Ekman Spiral
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As used in meteorology, an idealized mathematical description of the wind
distribution in the planetary
boundary layer of the atmosphere, within which the earth's surface has an
appreciable effect on the air motion. The model is simplified by assuming that
within this layer eddy viscosity and density are constant, the motion is
horizontal and steady, the isobars are straight and parallel, and the geostrophic
wind is constant with height. [[/a>|/a>
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use