Wave Meteorology and Soaring

This viewgraph document reviews some mountain wave turbulence and operational hazards while soaring. Maps, photographs, and satellite images of the meteorological phenomena are included. Additionally, photographs of aircraft that sustained mountain wave damage are provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Tybrin Corporation

  ,    

  NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

  P.O. Box 273
  Edwards, CA  United States  93523-0273
• Authors:
  • Wiley, S
• Publication Date: 2008-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: 69p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Aircraft operations; Aircraft pilotage; Atmospheric turbulence; Aviation safety; Hazards; Meteorology; Turbulence; Velocity; Weather radar; Wind
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01135376
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 2009 8:11AM