Vgx maximum gradient wind speed 



Vv maximum overwater wind speed 



W wind speed 



W- critical wind speed used in relation for k 



X, y, z Cartesian coordinates 



GREEK LETTERS 



a dimensionless coefficient for breaking waves 



Y dimensionless resistance coefficient used in describing bottom 

 and surface stresses 



A increment of 



angle between wind vector and x-axis 



K maximum gradient wind speed coefficient 



i atmospheric pressure deficit 



TT 3.14159 



p density of water 



^ summation of 



T force per unit area, or stress 



^sx ^bx x-component of surface and bottom stress, respectively 



Tgy. T|jy y-componcnt of surface and bottom stress, respectively 



(f) earth's latitude 



0) angular velocity of earth = 2it/24 radians per hour 



