Study of Clear Air Turbulence Related to Tropopause Folding over the Romanian Airspace

Study of Clear Air Turbulence Related to Tropopause Folding over the Romanian Airspace

Clear air turbulence (CAT) poses a significant threat to aviation. CAT usually occurs in the lower stratosphere and the upper troposphere. It is generally associated with large scale waves, mountain waves, jet streams, upper-level fronts and tropopause folds. Aircraft can experience CAT when flying...

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Main Authors: Sabina Ștefan, Bogdan Antonescu, Ana Denisa Urlea, Livius Buzdugan, Meda Daniela Andrei, Cristian Necula, Sanda Voinea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
clear-air turbulence
tropopause fold
aviation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/10/1099

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