the flow of cooler air from the land towards the sea is called offshore breeze.
the flow of cooler air from the land towards the sea is called offshore breeze.
what is the flow of cooler air from the land towards the sea called?
offshore breeze
a sea breeze or onshore breeze is any wind that blows from a large body of water toward or onto a landmass; it develops due to differences in air pressure created by the differing heat capacities of water and dry land. as such, sea breezes are more localised than prevailing winds. because land absorbs solar radiation far more quickly than water, a sea breeze is a common occurrence along coasts after sunrise. by contrast, a land breeze or offshore breeze is the reverse effect: dry land also cools more quickly than water and, after sunset, a sea breeze dissipates and the wind instead flows from the land towards the sea. sea breezes and land breezes are both important factors in coastal regions' prevailing winds. the term offshore wind may refer to any wind over open water.
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the term is also used to refer to “cool power” air intake systems for turbocharged engines. these systems provide cooler air to the turbocharger and engine, instead of the potentially too-warm air from the engine compartment. cooler intake air is denser, which means that the engine can produce the same power with less fuel. cooler air also gives the engine more power for applications such as towing heavy loads up driving up steep grades during the summer. cooler air drawn into the engine compartment lowers the temperature under the hood, which allows plastic, rubber and electronic parts to last longer. lastly, cool power systems will supports larger turbochargers by creating additional air flow to the engine.
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