Laser-Equipped Planes Detect Turbulence Before Passengers Get Jostled

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Laser-Equipped Planes Detect Turbulence Before Passengers Get Jostled Aug 6th 2013, 17:00, by Andrew Liszewski Rough weather caused by clouds and storms is easy for pilots and ground crews to spot and avoid when planning a flight route. But even perfectly clear skies can be full of invisible pockets of CAT—or clear-air turbulence—that are now easier to spot and predict thanks to a European laser-based detection system known as DELICAT. [...] Related Stories Man, Watching Aeroplanes Take Off and Land Is Like Playing a Video Game

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