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CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE (CAT) |
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| Meaning: | Turbulence encountered in air where no clouds are present. This term is commonly applied to high-level turbulence associated with wind shear. CAT is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream. |
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| Previous Term: | CLASS G AIRSPACE |
| Next Term: | CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY |