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Opposing wind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007702

A wind that blows in a direction contrary to the intended path or movement of an object, such as an aircraft or a ship. This condition increases the relative speed of the air or water flow over the object, requiring more energy to maintain progress. It can significantly affect fuel consumption and travel time.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007702
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007702",
  "term": "Opposing wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A wind that blows in a direction contrary to the intended path or movement of an object, such as an aircraft or a ship. This condition increases the relative speed of the air or water flow over the object, requiring more energy to maintain progress. It can significantly affect fuel consumption and travel time.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/opposing-wind/"
}

Record 6,765 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.