A Commonplace Book

Category: winds...

  • Winds are named for the direction from which they come.
  • wind direction is measured relative to true north and is the direction from which it blows; a knot equals 1.151 mph
  • winds originate from the uneven reception of radiation by the Earth's surface, higher at the Equator and the heat transfer from there to the poles causes the wind
  • What is the color of the wind?
  • setting a course and steering your boat when necessary, but letting the wind and waves do most of the work
  • winds are generally stronger during the day when the heating of the ground by the Sun causes overturning of the air, the descending currents conserving the angular momentum of high-altitude winds
  • As great trees attract the winds, so great fame attracts envy. (Chinese proverb)
  • Trim your sails according to the winds. (Chinese proverb)

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