Equivalent tail wind

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005458",
  "term": "Equivalent tail wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hypothetical tailwind that would produce the same effect on aircraft performance as the actual wind conditions encountered during flight. This value integrates the varying wind speeds and directions along a flight path into a single effective tailwind component. It is used in flight planning to estimate fuel consumption and flight duration, often resulting in shorter flight times.",
  "see_also": [
    "equivalent head wind"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/equivalent-tail-wind/"
}