Surfing the Mountain Wave
Mechanical turbulence can be found at a variety of altitudes. Some of the most serious comes in the form of mountain wave activity. Mountain waves generally form when relatively stable air is forced over high terrain or obstacles, such as a mountain range. The stable air is forced up, and then...
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