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The Application of the Revised Algorithm for the Prediction of the Formation of Exhaust Condensation Trails by Jet Aircraft

Harvey M. Hanson Department of Physics, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

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Douglas M. Hanson Third Operations Group, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska

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01 Apr 1998
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0450(1998)037<0436:TAOTRA>2.0.CO;2
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436–440
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Abstract

Application is made of the Hanson and Hanson algorithm for contrail production to predict the presence of a contrail (condensation trail) by jet aircraft. Two databases are utilized, one based on the contiguous 48 states and the second centered on flights in Alaska. Verification is obtained for the validity of this algorithm. The concept of a contrail window is introduced to aid in the interpretation of the results obtained from the calculation.

Corresponding author address: Dr. Harvey M. Hanson, Dept. of Physics, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435.

Abstract

Application is made of the Hanson and Hanson algorithm for contrail production to predict the presence of a contrail (condensation trail) by jet aircraft. Two databases are utilized, one based on the contiguous 48 states and the second centered on flights in Alaska. Verification is obtained for the validity of this algorithm. The concept of a contrail window is introduced to aid in the interpretation of the results obtained from the calculation.

Corresponding author address: Dr. Harvey M. Hanson, Dept. of Physics, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435.

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