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clear air turbulence
transp., avia. Turbulenz in wolkenfreier Luft; Clear-Air-Turbulenz m; Turbulenz im wolkenfreien Raum
clear-air turbulence CAT ['klɪə 'ɛə 'tə:bjuləns]
gen. Luftloch unsichtbare Turbulenz
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clear air turbulence
avia., Canada Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This expression is commonly applied to high- level turbulence associated with wind shear WS. CAT is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream.