A PRELIMINARY METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS GUST SPECTRA VIA SATELLITE DATA

The wind gust represents one of the most unpredictable and critical phenomena in the field of aviation. The transient nature and elusive detection of wind gusts present significant challenges, which are further compounded by the impacts of climate change. This study demonstrates the capacity of satellite data to reveal the complexities of gust behavior. The authors exploit data from the Aeolus ESA satellite to reveal annual and seasonal fluctuations in gust patterns along a section of the transatlantic route, a pivotal corridor in aviation. These findings underscore the transformative potential of satellite technology to study the repercussions of climate change on air travel, with implications extending to global aviation.