The modelling predicted smaller increases in turbulence in the Southern Hemisphere and over Australia."Following a decade of research showing that climate change will increase clear-air turbulence in the future, we now have evidence suggesting that the increase has already begun," said Professor Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading, when the study was released.He called for more work to be done to help predict and prevent aircraft from hitting that turbulence."We should be investing in improved turbulence forecasting and detection systems to prevent the rougher air from translating into bumpier flights in the coming decades."Posted 22 May 2024
