Question

The rate of change of wind speed with height is called

Answer 1

Answer:

The rate of change of wind speed with height is called wind gradient.

Answer 2

Answer:

Wind shear

Explanation:

• The wind shear is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs when the wind speeds increase significantly.

• It is caused by the weather conditions and can affect the aircraft's stability.

• A difference in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance in the atmosphere is known as wind shear.

• Sometimes it is also referred to as a wind gradient.

• Wind shear in the atmosphere is usually classified as either vertical or horizontal.