Meteorology

ลมเฉือน

A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

Quick answer: A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

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Quick answer

A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

Why it matters

ลมเฉือน 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

Questions and answers

What is ลมเฉือน?

In this glossary, ลมเฉือน refers to: A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

How is ลมเฉือน used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "แจ้งเตือนลมเฉือนขณะเข้าใกล้รันเวย์ 34 คาดว่าความเร็วลมจะเปลี่ยนแปลงฉับพลันต่ำกว่า 800 ฟุต"

Why does ลมเฉือน matter in aviation?

ลมเฉือน 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 ลมเฉือน?

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

What category does ลมเฉือน belong to?

In this glossary, ลมเฉือน 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 sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing.

Operational example

Tower: Windshear alert in effect on approach runway 34, expect sudden airspeed fluctuations below 800 feet.

Localized term

ลมเฉือน

Localized example

แจ้งเตือนลมเฉือนขณะเข้าใกล้รันเวย์ 34 คาดว่าความเร็วลมจะเปลี่ยนแปลงฉับพลันต่ำกว่า 800 ฟุต

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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