Weather Expertise
Applying scientific rigor to understand and predict atmospheric processes that generate weather hazards to aviation.
Weather Expertise
Applying scientific rigor to understand and predict atmospheric processes that generate weather hazards to aviation.
Focus Areas of Research
Summer and Winter Storms
A wide variety of storm-related hazards for aviation
Wind and Wind Shear
A major factor in aviation accidents
Turbulence
A leading cause for in-flight injuries and air traffic controller workload
Icing
A key factor affecting aircraft performance and flight safety
Ceiling and Visibility
Factors limiting visually guided flight operations
Volcanic Ash and Space Weather
A global threat to aviation
Climate Assessment
Aviation expertise for assessing impacts from evolving environmental conditions