Air travelers, astronomers stand to benefit from research on atmospheric turbulence

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 16:14 in Physics & Chemistry

Anyone who frequently travels by airplane has likely experienced clear-air turbulence. It's the kind of jarring turbulence that can quickly turn a smooth flight into a bumpy ride, often causing aircraft to drop anywhere from a few feet to thousands of feet within seconds.

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