NASA’s Contributions to Aeronautics, Vol.2

Since the earliest days of American aeronautical research, NASA has studied the atmosphere and its influence upon flight. Turbulence, gusts, and wind shears have posed serious dangers to air travelers, forcing imaginative research and creative solutions. The work of NASA's researchers to understand atmospheric behavior and NASA's derivation of advanced detection and sensor systems that can be installed in aircraft have materially advanced the safety and utility of air transport.