CHAPTER 8.   WIND

8-1.     Introduction
8-2.     Definitions
8-3.     Observing, Determining, and Reporting Procedures
8-4.     Wind Direction
8-5.     Estimating Wind Direction
8-6.     Variable Wind Direction
8-7.     Wind Shifts
8-8.     Wind Speed
8-9.     Estimating Wind Speed

Figure 8-1.     Corrections to Indicated Wind Speeds
Figure 8-2.     Estimating Wind Speed

8-10.   Wind Character (Gusts)
8-11.   Peak Wind Speed
8-12.   Calm Wind
8-13.   Conversion of True and Magnetic Winds
8-14.   Instrumental Evaluation Procedures
8-15.   Recorder Adjustments
8-16.   Annotation of Wind Recorder Charts
8-17.   Changing Charts
8-18.   Disposition
8-19.   Conversion of Wind Speed
8-20.   Operation of Equipment

Figure 8-3.     Conversion of Miles per Hour to Knots
Figure 8-4.     Conversion of Knots to Miles per Hour