Essays about: "clear air turbulence"

Found 4 essays containing the words clear air turbulence.

  1. 1. Aerodynamic Analysis of Reflex Airfoils at Low Reynolds Numbers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Alexander Elliott Meyer Ströborg; [2022]
    Keywords : low Reynolds number; reflex airfoils; CFD; XFOIL;

    Abstract : Low Reynolds number airfoil analysis has become increasingly significant as urban air mobility vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles surge in popularity. The Green Raven project at KTH Aero aims to use reflex airfoils where little data is available beyond classical analysis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Maglev deployment in winter climate

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Axel Thorstrand; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As of year 2020, maglev train systems are not in service in areas with harsh winter climate. Compared to conventional railway, the technology is relatively new and untested in conditions of low temperatures, icing and snow. READ MORE

  4. 3. A climatological study of Clear Air Turbulence over the North Atlantic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Leon Lee; [2013]
    Keywords : CAT; clear air turbulence; turbulence indices; climatology; North Atlantic; ERA-Interim; AMDAR; CAT; clear air turbulence; klarluftsturbulens; turbulensindex; klimatologi; nordatlanten; ERA-Interim; AMDAR;

    Abstract : Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) is the turbulence experienced at high altitude on board an aircraft. The main mechanisms for its generation are often said to be Kelvin-Helmholtz instability and mountain waves. CAT is an issue to the aviation industry in the sense that it is hard to predict its magnitude and exact location. READ MORE

  5. 4. Too many ducks in one pond - a study of the Swedish domestic airline industry and its prospects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Trafikflyghögskolan

    Author : Christian Magnusson; [2005]
    Keywords : Swedish Domestic Airline Industry; Aviation Industry; Aviation Financial Management; Aviation industry economic growth; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This report is intended to outline the domestic airline industry in terms of capacity and forecasts, and to analyse the financial condition and prospects of its operators. The outcome of the study has been severely impaired by the insufficiency of information supplied by airlines, which has rendered the report more indicative than was initially my intention. READ MORE