Meteorology

Windfeder

A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

Quick answer: A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

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Quick answer

A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

Why it matters

Windfeder matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Windfeder?

In this glossary, Windfeder refers to: A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

How is Windfeder used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Interpretieren Sie Windfedern auf der Höhenkarte, um Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung auf Flugfläche zwei-null-null zu bestimmen."

Why does Windfeder matter in aviation?

Windfeder matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Windfeder?

Windfeder is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Windfeder belong to?

In this glossary, Windfeder is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A graphic symbol used on meteorological charts to represent wind speed and direction at a specific location and altitude, typically shown as a shaft with barbs and pennants.

Operational example

Interpret wind barbs on the upper-air chart to determine wind speed and direction at flight level two zero zero.

Localized term

Windfeder

Localized example

Interpretieren Sie Windfedern auf der Höhenkarte, um Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung auf Flugfläche zwei-null-null zu bestimmen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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