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Clear Air Turbulence and Civil Jet Operations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 July 2016

E. Chambers
E. Chambers*
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British Overseas Airways Corporation
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How much is known about high altitude clear air turbulence? Sufficient to show that aircraft may, with little or no warning, experience bumpiness which the pilot would describe as “ moderate ” or, on occasions, “ severe,” at altitudes up to at least 40,000 feet, thus including altitude bands where commercial jet aircraft will be flying during the next few years. The phenomenon, therefore, is of significance to airline operators and the requirement is for the aircraft commander to be supplied with sufficient information to enable him to avoid such turbulence, or to provide him with adequate warning so that crew and passengers can be properly prepared for it. This does not imply that there is evidence to suppose that clear air turbulence may be of such severity as to affect the safety of a flight. It is important, however, to take good care of the passengers and their comfort is an essential consideration.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 59 , Issue 537 , September 1955 , pp. 613 - 628
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1955

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