Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) is able to sense clear-air turbulence (CAT). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances. Tackling Turbulence: Simply Put, Seat Belts Are Still Key Flight Attendants...
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