SMOOTHING TURBULENCE
Airborne tests of a new clear air turbulence sensor have shown promising results. Following almost 15 hr. of flights on board a Lockheed Electra, researchers found the Airborne Coherent Lidar (laser radar) could detect light and moderate turbulence as far as 5 km. (3.1 mi.) ahead of the aircraft...
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