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sea_surface_wave_stokes_drift_speed  

Definition

  • The Stokes drift velocity is the average velocity when following a specific fluid parcel as it travels with the fluid flow. For instance, a particle floating at the free surface of water waves, experiences a net Stokes drift velocity in the direction of wave propagation. Speed is the magnitude of velocity.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/sea_surface_wave_stokes_drift_speed

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