How to know if your flight will be turbulent?
You’ll see a bunch of different symbols and numbers. The numbers indicate the altitude the reporting aircraft was flying at when the turbulence was reported. For example, moderate turbulence at “360” indicates rough air at 36,000 feet. Note — Turbulence Forecast also has an app by the same name for your mobile device.
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 does turbulence look like on radar?
The most turbulent areas of thunderstorms are also those areas that contain the most water and ice. This precipitation reflects radar waves very well so the most turbulent areas have the strongest reflections and shows up as red / purple on the scope. The area downwind of the core is usually very turbulent as well.
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.
Can you forecast clear air turbulence?
Detection. Clear-air turbulence is usually impossible to detect with the naked eye and very difficult to detect with a conventional radar, with the result that it is difficult for aircraft pilots to detect and avoid it.
At what altitude is clear air turbulence cat most likely to be?
CAT is now defined as aircraft turbulence that occurs at altitudes of 5.6 km (atmospheric pressure of about 500hPa) or higher, either in cloud-free conditions or within stratiform clouds.
Is there more turbulence flying east or west?
A: No, the stronger turbulence is on the cold/low-pressure side of the jet stream, the north side in North America. It is not possible to tell the airplane position in relation to the jet stream because the jet stream moves. Forecast position and actual position can be significantly different.
Where can I find clear air turbulence?
The most comprehensive definition is high-altitude turbulence encountered outside of convective clouds. This includes turbulence in cirrus clouds, within and in the vicinity of standing lenticular clouds and, in some cases, in clear air in the vicinity of thunderstorms.
