Glossar
Flugwetter
Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)
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Definition
Turbulence occurring in cloudless areas, often near jet streams, invisible to radar
Verwandte Begriffe
Jetstream (Jet Stream)
A narrow band of strong winds (100-200 kt) at high altitudes affecting flight times and routing
Pilotenbericht (PIREP: Pilot Report)
An in-flight weather report provided by a pilot describing actual conditions encountered
Turbulenzen (Turbulence)
Irregular atmospheric motion causing sudden changes in an aircraft's altitude or attitude
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)?
Turbulence occurring in cloudless areas, often near jet streams, invisible to radar
What does CAT stand for?
CAT stands for Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence). Turbulence occurring in cloudless areas, often near jet streams, invisible to radar
How does Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence) relate to other aviation concepts?
Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence) is closely related to Jet Stream and Pilot Report, among other key aviation concepts.
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Wolkendecke (Ceiling)
Seitenwind (Crosswind)
Nebel (Fog)
Gegenwind (Headwind)
Vereisung (Icing)
Jetstream (Jet Stream)
METAR (METAR)
Pilotenbericht (PIREP: Pilot Report)
QNH (QNH)
SIGMET (SIGMET)
Rückenwind (Tailwind)
Flugplatzwettervorhersage (TAF) (TAF: Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Gewitter (Cumulonimbus) (CB: Thunderstorm (Cumulonimbus))
Turbulenzen (Turbulence)
Sichtbarkeit (VIS: Visibility)
Vulkanische Aschewolke (Volcanic Ash Cloud)
Windscherung (Wind Shear)