ABSTRACT 



Values of the X and Y components of average monthly surface wind stress for 

 coastal regions of the United States are presented on {^series of charts. Sea surface 

 wind stress, T, was computed for a formula of the form ^-/^Ci WjW/ using a value 

 f^ (density) of (0.0022 x Latitude + 1.136) x 10*"' g cm"' , C,j (drag coefficient) 

 of 0.85 x 10T 3 for £ W (wind speed) £ 6 knots, 1.09 x 10"* 3 for 7 ± W^ 16 

 knots, 2.2 x 10~' for 17 ^ W^ 27 knots, and 2.43 x 10" 3 forW2^ 28 knots. 



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