Gust peak speed
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010528
The highest instantaneous wind speed measured during a gust, which is a sudden, brief increase in wind velocity over a very short time interval. It is distinct from the sustained wind speed, which is averaged over a longer period, typically two or ten minutes. The World Meteorological Organization defines a gust as the maximum observed speed that exceeds the average speed by at least 10 knots (5 m/s) during the 10-minute interval.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010528 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "The highest instantaneous wind speed measured during a gust, which is a sudden, brief increase in wind velocity over a very short time interval. It is distinct from the sustained wind speed, which is averaged over a longer period, typically two or ten minutes. The World Meteorological Organization defines a gust as the maximum observed speed that exceeds the average speed by at least 10 knots (5 m/s) during the 10-minute interval.",
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