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Wind shear, sometimes referred to as windshear or wind gradient, is a difference in wind speed and direction over a relatively short distance in the atmosphere. If the direction is downward, it can cause an abrupt drop in altitude for a plane before the pilot can compensate. Any sudden significant change in wind direction can cause a loss of control for an airplane, potentially causing it to crash. Some wind shear can be strong enough to cause structural damage to the aircraft.
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What has the author Gaston Beaulieu written?
Gaston Beaulieu has written: 'The effects of wind shear on aircraft flight path and methods for remote sensing and reporting of wind shear at airports' -- subject(s): Flight paths, Wind shear
What is a change in speed and direction of the wind at different altitudes in the same column of air?
wind shear
Why might an airport have several anemometers at different heights to provide information to airport controllers?
Wind direct is important for all aircraft to facilitate safe take offs and landings. Crosswind landings are notoriously dangerous and is "wind shear " and "gusting". The pilots need to be aware that the wind could cause them difficulties on final approach especially when gusts will blow an aircraft off the runway line
What is wind shear?
A wind shear is basically the wind speed and direction over a short distance. There are vertical and horizontal components to a wind shear.
Why is the term wind shear often used in conjunction with a microburst?
Microbursts often produce strong wind shear, a large difference in wind speed and direction over a short distance. This is notable because it poses a great risk to aircraft that are taking off and landing.
What is the effect of low level wind shear on aircraft performance?
tailwind which shifts to a headwind causes an initial increase in airspeed.
Wind shear can result in the formation of a?
Wind shear can result in the formation of a tornado.
What has the author David J Moorhouse written?
David J. Moorhouse has written: 'A statistical analysis of pilot control during a simulation of STOL landing approaches' -- subject(s): Short takeoff aircraft, Landing simulation, Pilot performance 'A note on wind shear and flying qualities with an operational procedure to warn of adverse wind shear conditions' -- subject(s): Wind shear
What has the author W S Lewellen written?
W. S. Lewellen has written: 'Wind shear and turbulence around airports' -- subject(s): Investigation, Atmospheric turbulence, Planetary boundary layer, Measurement, Mathematical models, Vertical wind shear, Aircraft accidents
Wind shear can cause a formation of what?
wind shear causes the formation of a tornado if you have a strong thunderstorm.
What creates a wind shear?
Wind shear is when wind speed and direction are different over a short period of time. Shear can be vertical or horizontal.
Which factor increases the chance of powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes?
Wind shear can help turn an ordinary thunderstorm into a dangerous one that can spawn tornadoes.
