Weatherwatch: What’s driving California’s extreme weather? | California
CHanging weather patterns may not have been top of mind when Bob Dylan wrote “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” but his lyrics now seem apt. I can think of it. Rising greenhouse gases are changing global weather patterns, and new research explores how rising emissions may change atmospheric circulation patterns, resulting in more frequent extreme […]
Weatherwatch: How rain erodes high-speed aircraft | Air transport
RThe wind blows into my face. When you drive on the highway, you hit the windshield of your car with even more force. At high speeds, raindrops can wear away solid materials, which is a significant concern in the aerospace industry. For propeller aircraft, rain was primarily a visual problem, but in the jet era, […]
