Williams's research doesn't bode well for the world's armrest-clutchers.
That means more clear-air turbulence — the kind that's not associated with storms or mountains, and can sneak up on pilots.
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)His research group found that, by 2020, severe clear-air turbulence in the North Atlantic had increased 55% over 1979 levels.
AdvertisementOther adaptations might balance out the climate-driven turbulence surge, like better forecasting and new lidar technology that could use to lasers to show pilots upcoming clear-air turbulence.
If airlines keep innovating, more turbulence in the atmosphere doesn't have to mean more turbulence on your flight.
Persons:
—, Paul Williams, Williams, doesn't bode, He's, It's, Taylor Rains, unbuckled, you'll
Organizations:
Service, University of Reading, Business, Environment Research Council, Atlantic
Locations:
Dominican Republic