Wind Triangle - True Wind

Compute true wind from apparent wind and ship course/speed.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\text{See Bowditch Pub. 9}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$Input$	Primary input

Source: Bowditch Pub.9

Compute true wind from apparent wind and ship course/speed.