Weather Expertise
Applying scientific rigor to understand and predict atmospheric processes that generate weather hazards to aviation.
![Business Jet departing a snowy airfield](/sites/default/files/styles/half_width_focal_point/public/images/iStock-922879372.jpg?h=140710cd&itok=d1sXHq_4)
Weather Expertise
Applying scientific rigor to understand and predict atmospheric processes that generate weather hazards to aviation.
Focus Areas of Research
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Summer and Winter Storms
A wide variety of storm-related hazards for aviation
![Wind Shear](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/DI00519.jpg?itok=-guYKxJi)
Wind and Wind Shear
A major factor in aviation accidents
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Turbulence
A leading cause for in-flight injuries and air traffic controller workload
![Aircraft, business jet, snow](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/iStock-902125448.jpg?itok=VoacTAze)
Icing
A key factor affecting aircraft performance and flight safety
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Ceiling and Visibility
Factors limiting visually guided flight operations
![Mount Agung erupting plume. During volcano eruption thousands of people was evacuated from dangerous zone because of the threat of explosive eruption and the danger of pyroclastic flows. Airline flights to Bali were canceled, Denpasar airport closed because of volcanic ash clouds in the air.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/iStock-890628966.jpg?itok=zEC5gQw6)
Volcanic Ash and Space Weather
A global threat to aviation
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Climate Change
Aviation expertise for a changing climate