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This Chapter introduces the hydrostatic equation, the main wind generating forces and the general momentum budget equation for the wind. This is followed by approximations leading to the definitions of geostrophic, gradient and thermal winds. Finally, the factors influencing air density are discussed.
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Emeis, S. (2013). Wind Regimes. In: Wind Energy Meteorology. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30523-8_2
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