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Crosswind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004778

A wind component that blows perpendicular to a specified direction of motion or alignment, such as a runway or a vehicle's path. In aviation, a strong crosswind can make takeoffs and landings challenging, requiring specific piloting techniques. It is typically measured in knots or meters per second.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004778
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004778",
  "term": "Crosswind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A wind component that blows perpendicular to a specified direction of motion or alignment, such as a runway or a vehicle's path. In aviation, a strong crosswind can make takeoffs and landings challenging, requiring specific piloting techniques. It is typically measured in knots or meters per second.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/crosswind/"
}

Record 2,304 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.