We often hear this term when weather is blamed for a plane crash. By definition, a wind shear is any change in wind direction and or speed either horizontally or upward. Typically some wind shear is ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Thanksgiving is next week and many of you may be taking a flight for the holidays. We all know how storms, rain, snow, and ice can lead to flight delays. Wind can also cause issues, ...

Wind speed measurement has long been a cornerstone of meteorological observation, renewable energy assessment and aeronautical research. The performance of anemometers—devices designed to accurately ...

Wind gusts are brief bursts of stronger wind caused by atmospheric turbulence and mixing, and they’re often mistaken for ...