sidvind
Sidvind is a term used in Swedish (and related Scandinavian languages) to describe wind that comes from the side relative to a moving observer or object. In English, the closest general term is crosswind. The concept is used across meteorology, aviation, and nautical contexts to characterize winds that are perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the direction of travel.
In aviation, sidvind can complicate takeoffs and landings because it can push an aircraft sideways during approach
In sailing and boating, sidvind refers to wind from the side, affecting stability and progress especially when
In ground transportation and motorsports, strong sidwinds can influence handling and stability, particularly for high-sided vehicles,
Measurement and forecasting of sidwind focus on the crosswind component—the portion of wind perpendicular to the