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This is the narrow band of strong winds at the level of the tropopause |
the jet stream
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$600 |
DJ |
WEATHER |
1992-12-29 |
#1917 |
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In the Northern Hemisphere, eastbound aircraft fly with this to gain speed & save fuel |
the jet stream
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$300 |
J |
WEATHER |
1991-05-02 |
#1549 |
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A tubular ribbon of high-speed winds 20,000 to 40,000 feet up |
the jet stream
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$300 |
J |
WEATHER |
1991-03-19 |
#1517 |
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High velocity winds occurring 4.7-7.5 miles above ground, not well known till WWII pilots flew thru them |
the jet stream
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$600 |
DJ |
WEATHER |
1986-04-29 |
#427 |