Bearing
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003871
The horizontal direction of an object or phenomenon relative to a fixed reference point, typically measured clockwise from true north. In meteorology, it specifies the direction from which a wind is blowing or the direction of movement of a weather system. Bearings are expressed in degrees, ranging from 0 to 360, with 0 or 360 degrees representing true north.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003871 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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