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wind cone

/ˈwɪnd ˌkəʊn/

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/ˈwɪnd ˌkəʊn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruКоническая тканевая труба, открытая с обоих концов, установленная на мачте для указания направления и относительной скорости ветра, обычно используемая в аэропортах или на вертолётных площадках.

A conical fabric tube, open at both ends, mounted on a mast to show the direction and relative speed of the wind, typically used at airports or helipads.

  1. Wind direction indicatorB1formal

    A conical fabric tube used at airports and other locations to show the direction and approximate strength of the wind.

    ruУказатель направления ветра

    • The pilot checked the wind cone before landing.
    • The wind cone at the airfield was fully extended, indicating strong winds.
    • Ground crews rely on the wind cone to determine safe takeoff conditions.