Atmospheric Turbulence Avoidance

https://doi.org/10.21949/14031171997PDFBriefFAA AC 00-30BClear air turbulenceAtmospheric turbulenceAviation safetyAtmospheric Hazards Advisory and Avoidance SystemAviation advisoriesUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Aviation AdministrationUnited States. Federal Aviation AdministrationNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-AVIATION-Aviation - Newsletters & JournalsUS Transportation CollectionThis Advisory Circular (AC) describes to pilots, aircrew members, dispatchers, and other operations personnel the various types of clear air turbulence (CAT) and some of the weather patterns associated with it. Also included are "Rules of Thumb" for avoiding or minimizing CAT encounters. Appendix 1 provides a sample Atmospheric Hazards Advisory and Avoidance System that air carriers can tailor to their specific needs.83