Turbulenzen (Turbulence)
Definition
Irregular atmospheric motion causing sudden changes in an aircraft's altitude or attitude
Verwandte Begriffe
Klarluft-Turbulenz (CAT: Clear Air Turbulence)
Turbulence occurring in cloudless areas, often near jet streams, invisible to radar
Pilotenbericht (PIREP: Pilot Report)
An in-flight weather report provided by a pilot describing actual conditions encountered
Gewitter (Cumulonimbus) (CB: Thunderstorm (Cumulonimbus))
A convective weather system producing lightning, turbulence, hail, and heavy precipitation
Windscherung (Wind Shear)
A sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance, hazardous during takeoff and landing
Verwandte Leitfäden
What Really Happens During Turbulence
Types of turbulence — clear air, convective, wake, and mechanical. Aircraft tolerance levels, safety data, and why turbulence is not dangerous.
Aviation Meteorologist Career
Forecasting weather for aviation safety — reading METARs and TAFs, issuing SIGMETs, storm avoidance, and the specialized skills required.