Scientists argue that climate change might affect flying, causing severe turbulence in the future. Based on new research from the University of Reading, when traveling by plane, turbulence may become even three times more common than they are now. The new study was recently published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. This research appears to be the first to observe the levels of turbulence strength and how they can alter in the future.
- Global warming might influence flights, triggering severe turbulence.
- Scientists have indicated that mild turbulence might increase by 59% in the future.
- If carbon dioxide levels are higher, they cause stronger vertical winds, affecting flights.
Scientists claim that the average amount of light turbulence was estimated to increase by 59%. Meanwhile, moderate turbulence will rise to 94%, and severe one will increase to 149%. Experts claim that the reason could be that higher levels of carbon dioxide might generate stronger vertical wind shears which will occur at aircraft flying altitudes.
Thus, the shear instabilities which trigger clear-air turbulence would be more prevalent. Environmentalists claim that the carbon dioxide levels are estimated to double by the end of this century. Dr. Paul Williams, the author of the study, argued that light turbulence might be perceived by most passengers as an inconvenience which triggers a decrease in their comfort levels. Nevertheless, for those who fly for the first time or who are usually nervous fliers, this mild turbulence might scare them more than it should.
Apparently, the study indicates that even those who travel a lot by plane and are used to turbulence might become alarmed when thinking that there could be a 149% rise in severe turbulence. This type of turbulence is the reason why flight attendants and travelers around the world are involved in all sorts of accidents and need immediate medical care, being hospitalized. Dr. Williams stated that now the primary goal is to analyze alternate flight routes.
He also pointed out that to provide accurate information, he and his team need to take a look at the changes which come together with the seasons and the altitude. Researchers need to examine different global warming scenarios and climate models to chart the insecurities. Apparently, Dr. Williams is not te only one who tries to annihilate the problem. IBM purchased The Weather Company, and it developed a partnership with Gogo Inc. to inform pilots about the potential turbulence for them to alter their flight paths.
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Roggie Mac says
only people with very small minds, with limited thought processes and the inability to grasp the magnitude of our biosphere/earth, can even begin to believe that mankind can truly affect the climate in any significant way. people that say otherwise have their own agenda, and are attempting to manipulate you for their own ends. as they say, “follow the money” , as a prime example take Al Gore, look at how rich/wealthy he has become pushing this nonsense. take scientists that were ‘nobodies’ now they’re up on pedestals with crowds of people just waiting with baited breath for every word of wisdom floating from the mouths,they are now important and have money, as they say a ‘twofer’, what a bunch of baloney!
here is a simple test as to the importance manmade climate change; when you start to hear from scientists, government officials and other self appointed guardians that call for the removal of carbon dioxide(the stuff that makes soda drinks fizzy)from sodas/soft drinks ,such as Coke, Pepsi, and all the other carbonated drinks, then and only then maybe we should start to believe them.
least anyone think otherwise that i believe that we can do whatever we want; Can mankind cause pollution and make the world unbearable to live in? yes it can. should we fight against every form of manmade pollution? yes ,by all means. it is everyone’s responsibility to do so.