What do an airplane and a bat have in common?

✈️ Not wings, but the principles of echolocation. Hidden in the nose of the aircraft is a weather radar: it sends out pulses that reflect off moisture droplets in the atmosphere and return back. The complex electronics on board catch the “response,” analyze it, and draw a detailed map of what lies ahead for the pilots.

This way, the crew sees areas of thunderstorm activity, zones of turbulence, and heavy precipitation. This allows them to adjust the course in advance so that your flight is as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Next time you board a plane, know this: the most pleasant route has been prepared just for you.

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