The document discusses the orientation of runways at airports. It explains that runway orientation is important and is determined based on prevailing winds to allow for takeoffs and landings across wind. Factors like wind direction and speed, as well as safety are considered to minimize wind effects on landing and taking off aircraft.
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Lecture no 6 of airport engineeering for civil engineering students
The document discusses the orientation of runways at airports. It explains that runway orientation is important and is determined based on prevailing winds to allow for takeoffs and landings across wind. Factors like wind direction and speed, as well as safety are considered to minimize wind effects on landing and taking off aircraft.
The document discusses the orientation of runways at airports. It explains that runway orientation is important and is determined based on prevailing winds to allow for takeoffs and landings across wind. Factors like wind direction and speed, as well as safety are considered to minimize wind effects on landing and taking off aircraft.