Calculate Wind Speed at 88masl with Coefficient 0.3

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The discussion focuses on calculating wind speed at 88 meters above sea level (masl) given a wind speed of 5 m/s at 10 masl and a surface roughness coefficient of 0.3. The calculation involves applying the logarithmic wind profile equation, which accounts for changes in elevation and surface roughness. The specific formula used is V2 = V1 * (ln(z2/z0) / ln(z1/z0)), where V1 is the wind speed at the lower elevation, z1 is the lower elevation, z2 is the higher elevation, and z0 is the roughness length derived from the coefficient.

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If the wind speed is 5m/s at 10masl. How can i calculate the wind speed at 88masl with a surface roughness coefficient of 0.3?

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