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FOLLOWING WIND [3 records]

Record 1 2015-07-29

English

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

In relation to an object moving with respect to the Earth's surface, wind blowing in the same direction as the movement of the object [an aircraft, a ship or another vehicle]

OBS

The tailwind component is directed along the heading, not the course.

OBS

... the opposite of a headwind.

French

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

Vent qui souffle dans la direction du mouvement d'un objet mobile [aéronef, navire, etc.] par rapport à la surface terrestre.

CONT

Le cas le plus simple est celui où le vent est orienté parallèlement à la route suivie par l'avion. Le seul effet ressenti sera une modification de sa vitesse par rapport au sol, augmentation [...] si le vent est «arrière», diminution dans le cas contraire.

OBS

vent arrière : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
DEF

En relación con un objeto móvil respecto a la superficie terrestre, viento que sopla en la misma dirección.

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Record 2 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Key term(s)
  • back wind

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
OBS

À la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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Record 3 2001-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
OBS

Entry written as "tale wind" in source "c".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de remo
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