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This analysis investigates the causes of low-level turbulence affecting aircraft at Cambridge Aerodrome during take-off hours.

Nocturnal low-level turbulence near Cambridge Aerodrome

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This analysis investigates the causes of low-level turbulence affecting aircraft at Cambridge Aerodrome during take-off hours.
Analysis of two specific incidents involving aircraft after take-off.
Examination of meteorological data including surface wind records and potential lee waves.
Assessment of local topography and its influence on wind patterns.
Incidents correlated with horizontal wind currents rather than vertical disturbances.
Surface wind records displayed distinctive long-period surges indicating turbulent activity.
Evidence of large eddies forming due to stagnation of cold air influenced by terrain.

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Incidents highlight the role of horizontal currents and wind gradients in aircraft take-off difficulties.

U. Radok (1954) studied this question.

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