Sector wind

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008753",
  "term": "Sector wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The wind direction and speed measured within a specific angular segment or sector around a point of interest, such as an airport or a pollution source. This measurement provides localized wind information, which can differ from broader regional wind patterns. It is often used in dispersion modeling to predict the movement of plumes from industrial facilities.",
  "see_also": [
    "track wind",
    "spot wind"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sector-wind/"
}