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Crosswind and Headwind Components

Resolve a wind vector relative to a course using user-supplied speed and relative angle.

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FormulaHeadwind component = speed*cos(angle*PI/180); Crosswind component = speed*sin(angle*PI/180)
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How to use this tool

  1. Resolve a wind vector relative to a course using user-supplied speed and relative angle.
  2. Set wind speed, wind-from angle relative to course in the indicated units.
  3. Calculate and compare headwind component, crosswind component.

Try this example

{
  "speed": 20,
  "angle": 60
}

Accuracy and scope

Vector arithmetic only; does not assess aircraft, vehicle or vessel operating limits.

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