Passing winds
All,
I am interested in what winds Tower controllers use when giving wind checks to arrivals and/or departures, either routinely or when the conditions are different to the ATIS?
Is it the instantaneous wind ? If so, what are the parameters for this (over what period is this measured)?
Is it the mean wind? If so, again what are the parameters for this (over what period is this measured)?
Can anyone explain the difference between a gust and a peak wind? Are the same thing?