The foremost form of turbulence is due to convection, with winds shifting in large thunderstorm clouds.
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Turbulence encounters can degrade passenger comfort—or, in the most severe instances, injure and kill aircraft occupants. Hence the importance of forecasting or detecting turbulence so pilots can avoid it. While engineers have made progress in analyzing the threats of convective weather (or...
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