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  2. Lee wave - Wikipedia

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    A fluid dynamics lab experiment illustrates flow past a mountain-shaped obstacle. Downstream wave crests radiate upwards with their group velocity pointing about 45° from horizontal. A downslope jet can be seen in the lee of the mountain, an area of lower pressure, enhanced turbulence, and periodic vertical displacement of fluid parcels.

  3. Wave turbulence - Wikipedia

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    Two generic types of wave turbulence should be distinguished: statistical wave turbulence (SWT) and discrete wave turbulence (DWT). In SWT theory exact and quasi-resonances are omitted, which allows using some statistical assumptions and describing the wave system by kinetic equations and their stationary solutions – the approach developed by Vladimir E. Zakharov.

  4. Clear-air turbulence - Wikipedia

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    Wind flow over a mountain produces oscillations (A), (B) etc. Mountain waves are formed when four requirements are met. When these factors coincide with jet streams, CAT can occur: A mountain range, not an isolated mountain; Strong perpendicular wind; Wind direction maintained with altitude; Temperature inversion at the top of the mountain range

  5. Yes, turbulence is getting worse, but deaths are very rare ...

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    Mountain wave turbulence, as the name suggests, happens when the wind hits a mountain and is forced upward off its blustery path. That's why it's common to hit some bumps when you're flying over ...

  6. These are the world’s most turbulent flight routes, from ...

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    Mr Gallego Marcos explained that routes over the Andes or Alps “appear high in the ranking due to mountain wave turbulence over the Andes and Alps”, while the routes in Japan and China “are ...

  7. Lenticular cloud - Wikipedia

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    A lenticular cloud covers the summit crater of Mayon Volcano, Philippines.. As air travels along the surface of the Earth, obstructions are often encountered, including natural features, such as mountains or hills, and artificial structures, such as buildings and other constructions, which disrupt the flow of air into "eddies", or areas of turbulence.

  8. Turbulence - Wikipedia

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    In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to laminar flow , which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers with no disruption between those layers.

  9. Why the Most Dangerous Kind of Air Turbulence Is Getting ...

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