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Record 1 2010-11-29

English

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

... turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude ...

French

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

[...] turbulence qui produit des secousses faibles, rapides et assez régulières sans entraîner de changements importants d'altitude ou d'assiette [...]

CONT

Le pilote signale alors des «secousses légères».

OBS

secousses légères : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Key term(s)
  • secousse légère

Spanish

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