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1Upwind scheme — In computational fluid dynamics, the upwind schemes are any of a class of discretization methods to solve hyperbolic partial differential equations numerically. The wave equation, the advection equation, the Euler equations in fluid dynamics, etc …
2Sailing — is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. By changing the rigging, rudder and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat. Mastery of the skill requires… …
3Airfield traffic pattern — An airfield traffic pattern is a standard path followed by aircraft when taking off or landing, while maintaining visual contact with the airfield. At an airport, the pattern (or circuit in the Commonwealth) is a standard path for coordinating… …
4Thunderstorm — Electrical storm redirects here. For other uses, see Electrical storm (disambiguation). A typical thunderstorm A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather… …
5Panemone — A panemone is a type of wind turbine. It is characterised by the fact that the rotating axis is positioned at 90 degrees to the direction of the wind, while the wind catching blades move parallel to the wind. By contrast, the shaft of a propeller …
6Hiking (sailing) — In sailing, hiking is the action of moving the crew s body weight as far to windward (upwind) as possible, in order to decrease the extent the boat heels (leans away from the wind). In British English it is usually called leaning out or sitting… …
7sand dune — Hill, mound, or ridge of windblown sand or other loose material such as clay particles. Dunes are commonly associated with desert regions and seacoasts, and there are large areas of dunes in nonglacial parts of Antarctica. * * * Introduction any …
8Murzuq Desert — Murzuq Desert, Idehan Murzuq, Idhan Murzuq, (also Murzaq, Murzuk, and Murzak), is a primarily erg desert in southwestern Libya. It is considered part of the Sahara desert complex, although it is separated from the southern Sahara by the Tibesti… …
9up·wind — /ˈʌpˈwınd/ adv : in the direction that is opposite to the direction of the wind We sailed upwind. [=into the wind] often + of We were standing upwind of the fire. upwind adj the upwind side of the fire …
10Solar System — This article is about the Sun and its planetary system. For other systems, see planetary system and star system. For a list of physical and orbital statistics for the Solar System s largest bodies, see List of gravitationally rounded objects of… …
