Groundspeed (Noun)
Meaning
The speed of an aircraft relative to the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Because of the strong headwinds, the aircraft's groundspeed was significantly less than its airspeed during the flight.
- Groundspeed is an important factor in calculating the fuel consumption of an aircraft.
- The pilot used the GPS system to determine the aircraft's groundspeed and adjust course accordingly.
- To maximize efficiency, pilots often try to maintain a consistent groundspeed on long flights.
- During takeoff, the aircraft's groundspeed will typically increase rapidly as the aircraft gains speed.