Description:

This session recognizes Dr. Robert Sharman of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for his ground-breaking, impactful and persistent work in the field of atmospheric turbulence observations and predictions in support of aviation operations. Bob is one of the world's preeminent turbulence researchers. He has written numerous peer-reviewed papers on the topic and been a key individual in the development and operational deployment of multiple turbulence analysis and forecasting products used by aviators across the world today.

Our ability to observe, analyze and forecast turbulence continues to improve each year. Nonetheless, turbulence remains a leading cause of aircraft accidents and injuries among commercial air carriers to this day. This session invites papers that explore recent advances and techniques in observing, analyzing and forecasting turbulence. In addition, and equally important, the session seeks papers focused on novel methods and practices to effectively assess, model, predict and share safety-critical turbulence hazard guidance among all aviation decision-makers.