Disturbances on the sun have the power to disrupt activity on Earth, including the navigation and communications networks used in aviation.
The term space weather is used to describe conditions in space, particularly between the sun and the Earth. Of greatest concern are solar events that have a significant impact on the Earth in general and aviation activities in particular, especially through their effects on communication and navigation systems and increased radiation risks for passengers and crews.
Researchers are seeking new ways to measure electricity in the atmosphere and guide pilots away…
Aviation Weather, Flight Planning, News
Developers of trajectory-based operations say the concept will enable forecasting of an aircraftâs exact position…
Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather, News
Severe turbulence led to the Bell 212 pilotsâ loss of control, engine damage and an…
