...can diminish turbulence once it appears. All energy travels in vortices and this vortical flow becomes turbulent as it interacts with different interference at various frequencies
This frequency variance often is manifested by temperature disparity and pockets of colder or warmer air. As this air flows outside the body of the plane, which also has a mean temperature, the air flow vortices suddenly disperse differently causing 'turbulence' which in an airplane means a sudden introduction of vibration into the structure.
Experience and intuition tell the pilot to adjust speed and altitude during turbulence. Adjusting the speed or shape of the flow of air over the wings and body often diminishes severe turbulence quickly.
The same vortical turbulence can be seen manifesting in cold water rushing into a warm tub or hot cigarette smoke billowing into cooler surrounding air.
It's possible to design planes to minimize the effects of turbulence and the vibrations it causes. Extensive wind tunnel tests to refine a design are a must.
If I experience lots of turbulence in a flight, I tend to blame the weather first, the pilot second and the engineering team of the plane manufacturer third.
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