What is the most turbulent air route?
New York to London. One of the most popular routes which experience turbulence is flying from New York to London (and also London to New York). This is mainly due to the disruption from the jet stream, although most pilots will do their best to fly north or south around it, even if it means a longer flight time.
When can we expect turbulence?
Turbulence can also be expected in the lower levels of a cold air mass that is moving over a warm surface. Heating from below creates unstable conditions, gusty winds and bumpy flying conditions. Thermal turbulence will have a pronounced-effect on the flight path of an airplane approaching a landing area.
Can clear air turbulence be forecast?
Outlook. We think there is now sufficient evidence that a clear-air turbulence (CAT) diagnostic based on the eddy dissipation rate (EDR) will be a useful addition to the standard IFS output for both forecasters and research in turbulence, particularly when used in the context of ensembles.
How accurate is turbulence forecast?
Comparison of 6 months of data from aircraft measurements shows that the prediction skill of NOAA’s latest GTG turbulence forecasts (the one we use in turbli) was about 0.85 AUC. For the same period, the previous NOAA turbulence forecasts for clear air turbulence shows a lower 0.71 AUC.
What time of year is turbulence the worst?
Winter has higher winds, blizzards and more clear air turbulence. Spring has fast-moving fronts and high winds, causing severe squall lines. Each of these events can cause turbulence.
Can turbulence be predicted?
Knowing that turbulence is caused by changes in wind velocity (the speed and direction), it is then possible to predict scenarios where turbulence may occur.
Where is clear-air turbulence strongest?
Any CAT is strongest on the cold side of the jet stream where the wind shear is greatest. In the vicinity of a jet stream, CAT can be encountered anywhere from 7,000 feet below to about 3,000 feet above the tropopause.
How do you detect turbulence?
What Do Pilots Use to Detect Turbulence?
- Cumulus clouds: If the clouds are tall and vertical and/or getting taller, then there is a good chance there is turbulence around.
- Hot days: Also known as convection, warm and especially hot days mean that the hot air is rising and the reciprocal, cold air is descending.
Where is clear air turbulence strongest?