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Wind-induced surface heat exchange

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010279

The transfer of heat between the ocean surface and the atmosphere that is directly influenced by wind speed. Stronger winds enhance the exchange of sensible and latent heat, primarily through increased evaporation and turbulent mixing. This process is a key component in air-sea interaction and tropical cyclone intensification.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010279
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationWISHE
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010279",
  "term": "Wind-induced surface heat exchange",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The transfer of heat between the ocean surface and the atmosphere that is directly influenced by wind speed. Stronger winds enhance the exchange of sensible and latent heat, primarily through increased evaporation and turbulent mixing. This process is a key component in air-sea interaction and tropical cyclone intensification.",
  "abbreviation": "WISHE",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-induced-surface-heat-exchange/"
}

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