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Record 1 1992-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

Axis along which the wind speed is the strongest at a given level (e.g. 250 hPa).

CONT

Another feature of the jet stream that is of interest to aviation and airline passengers is clear air turbulence (CAT). Most incidents of CAT occur on the north side of the jet stream axis, during winter when the jet stream is most intense.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Axe le long duquel les vitesses du vent sont les plus fortes à un niveau donné (p. ex. 250 hPa).

Key term(s)
  • axe du courant jet

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
DEF

Línea en la que el viento alcanza las velocidades máximas en un nivel dado (por ejemplo: 250 hPa).

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