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PREFERRED TERM

WIND SHEAR  

DEFINITION

  • A sudden variation in the vector of wind flow that is especially dangerous to aircraft during takeoff and landing.

BROADER CONCEPT

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/855c22f5-d1e0-4ccf-81bd-c8120e7c4055

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