Application of vectors in navigation
- Author:
- Dijana Capeska Bogatinoska
- Topic:
- Vectors
Example: A jet airliner, flying due east at 800 km/hr in still air, encounters a 250-km/hr tailwind blowing in the direction 60 degrees north of east. The airplane holds its compass heading due east but, because of the wind, acquires a new ground speed and direction. What are they?