Videonbw
The term nbw is a specialized noun used in navigation and meteorology to define a precise direction. Standing for north by west, it represents a specific point on the traditional thirty-two-point compass rose, located exactly between north and north-northwest. This lesson explores how nbw is used to describe wind shifts, set travel courses, and record technical azimuths of 348.75 degrees. You will learn its formal notation, its relationship to other compass points, and see practical examples of its use in relative bearings. Watch this lesson to master this technical directional term.