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Read the article: “The simple formula that describes wind speeds”

May 7, 2025

Leveraging NSF NCAR supercomputing, Johns Hopkins researchers have crafted a simple yet powerful formula modeling lower atmospheric winds. This innovative work, which utilized the Cheyenne supercomputer, condenses complex data into a user-friendly model of wind velocity at various heights. This work offers significant benefits for climate science and renewable energy. 

In a new CISL News article, lead researcher Charles Meneveau discussed the research and its real-life applications, including optimizing wind farm design for better energy capture, and improving pollutant dispersion models.

To learn more about this innovative wind modeling research, read the CISL News story.

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