제트 스트림 (Jet Stream)
정의
A narrow band of strong winds (100-200 kt) at high altitudes affecting flight times and routing
관련 용어
청천 난류 (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)
Turbulence occurring in cloudless areas, often near jet streams, invisible to radar
그레이트 서클 루트 (GCR: Great Circle Route)
The shortest path between two points on the Earth's surface, commonly used in long-haul aviation
역풍 (Headwind)
A wind blowing directly opposite to the direction of aircraft travel, reducing ground speed
순풍 (Tailwind)
A wind blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's travel, increasing ground speed
관련 가이드
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