Global Warming on Free Republic
Posted on 11/27/2014 11:00:21 AM PST by PROCON
Density altitude is the biggest factor in aircraft take off on a given runway length, temperature, and altitude. I know this from firsthand experience as I used to be a private pilot – until my hearing got so bad that I decided I was a danger to myself and others. This study published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society claims the number of days with a density altitude issue at some airports will increase per RCP model scenarios in 2050-2070. Of course they are assuming that the RCP models produce an accurate output, and that airplanes of the 2050-2070 era have the same airfoil efficiency and takeoff power of today.
Climate change and the impact of extreme temperatures on aviation
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2060 we’ll have transporter technology.
2060 we’ll have transporter technology.
Today’s Thanksgiving banquette was brought to you by carbon dioxide.
I guess the snowstorm couldn’t get airplanes to lift off... so is that the results of GloBull Warming? Or is it because of Global cooling....I forget...
Global Warming on Free Republic
Aren't they cute???
2050 is only 35 years from now. I routinely fly in a 50 year old airplane. The backbone of our strategic bomber fleet, the B52 was built 60 years ago. DC-3s are stikl flying, and the design started nearly a century ago.
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