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ground speed
Definição1
The horizontal component of the velocity of an aircraft relative to the ground. Ground speed is obtained by applying the effect of the prevalent wind velocity to the TAS (true air speed).
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Definição2
The actual speed of an aircraft over the ground. It is true airspeed adjusted for wind. Groundspeed decreases with a headwind, and increases with a tailwind. A GPS measures ground speed.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Aircraft flying handbook. Washington, 2004. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083-5.pdf. Acesso em: 09 maio 2012.
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual on the prevention of runway incursions. Montreal, 2007. (Doc. 9870)
Fonte4
EMBRAER. Technical dictionary english-portuguese. [São José dos Campos], 2001.
Nota Adicional1
Acronym in English: GS.
Contexto
The pilot should not rush. The higher the ground speed, the less time available to react, manoeuvre the aircraft and avoid obstacles.
Subárea
Aerodynamics
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