Average power
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010391
The mean rate at which energy is transferred or work is done over a specified period. In meteorology, it can refer to the average power of a wind turbine over a year or the average radiative power received by a surface. It is calculated by integrating instantaneous power over time and dividing by the duration.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010391 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Transmitted power |
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