Turbulence on flights isn’t most people’s idea of fun. Drinks start wobbling, hearts start racing and even rational minds start to wonder whether the aircraft can cope. But for the many…Read More >
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Smoother and safer flying
Aviation turbulence can now be predicted up to 18 hours ahead, resulting in smoother flights for billions of passengers and helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions – all thanks to…Read More >
Smooth ride: air turbulence research shortlisted for NERC Impact Award
Climate change is increasing in-flight air turbulence: bad news for nervous flyers. But Dr Paul Williams has developed an algorithm to predict turbulence up to 18 hours ahead, resulting in…Read More >
Stronger turbulence causes a stir
By Professor Paul D. Williams and Luke N. Storer, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading Our new study calculating that climate change will strengthen aviation turbulence has caused a stir on…Read More >