Scientific Electronic Archives (Jul 2013)

Characterization of Speed And Direction Wind Predominant in the Region of Sinop, Mato Grosso

  • D. Boton,
  • R. C. Fonseca,
  • L. L. Mota,
  • W. C. Silva,
  • A. P. Souza

DOI
https://doi.org/10.36560/30201341
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 0
pp. 49 – 54

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Abstract: Evaluated the evolution of monthly average hourly values and frequencies of occurrence of wind speed and direction (VV and DV) in the region of Sinop, Mato Grosso. The meteorological data were collected by the automatic station A917 INMET (1158'56" S and 55 33'57" W) in the period from 01/2007 to 12/2010. The highest average wind speed occur at moments of net radiation, predominantly gusts mainly in winter. The predominant directions are north and northeast for spring and summer and Northeast and Southeast for fall and winter. Keywords: frequency of occurrence, diurnal evolution, gusty winds

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