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Sharp-edged gust

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008824

A sudden, intense, and brief increase in wind speed that occurs over a very short distance or duration. These gusts are characterized by an abrupt change in wind velocity, often associated with turbulent airflow around obstacles or within convective systems. They pose a hazard to aviation and structures due to the rapid loading they impart.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008824
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoEffective gust velocity; Derived gust velocity
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008824",
  "term": "Sharp-edged gust",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, intense, and brief increase in wind speed that occurs over a very short distance or duration. These gusts are characterized by an abrupt change in wind velocity, often associated with turbulent airflow around obstacles or within convective systems. They pose a hazard to aviation and structures due to the rapid loading they impart.",
  "see_also": [
    "effective gust velocity",
    "derived gust velocity"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sharp-edged-gust/"
}

Record 8,502 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.