Navigable semicircle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007486",
  "term": "Navigable semicircle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The half of a tropical cyclone, relative to its direction of motion, where the wind speeds are generally lower and the seas are less severe. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the left-hand semicircle when facing the direction of storm movement. Mariners attempt to steer into this region to avoid the most dangerous conditions.",
  "see_also": [
    "dangerous semicircle"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/navigable-semicircle/"
}