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two-minute mean wind [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The wind direction and speed as determined from a sample reading taken every second over a two-minute period.

OBS

mean wind : term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • 2-min mean wind

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Direction et vitesse du vent obtenues en faisant la moyenne de lectures prises toutes les secondes sur une période de deux minutes.

OBS

vent moyen : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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