Wake turbulence
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Wake turbulence is a disturbance in the atmosphere that forms behind an aircraft as it passes through the air. It is primarily associated with trailing vortices generated as the aircraft produces lift
This picture from a NASA study on wingtip vortices qualitatively illustrates the wake turbulence.
Wake generated by a helicopter spraying in flight
A helicopter taxiing to its parking area and blowing up loose snow into the air
Wake vortices from a landing Airbus at Oakland International Airport interact with the sea as they descend to ground level.
The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie is a retired prototype version of the planned B-70 nuclear-armed, deep-penetration supersonic strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air
Wake turbulence
…and shorten the vortex duration. In the trial installation at Vienna International Airport, they reported a 22%–37% vortex reduction. 8 June 1966 – an XB-70 collided with an F-104. Though the true cause of the collision is unknown, it is believed that due to the XB-70 being designed to have enhanced wake…
XB-70 Valkyrie in flight
XB-70A on the taxiway on 21 September 1964, the day of the first flight
XB-70A Valkyrie taking off in August 1965
XB-70A parked at Edwards Air Force Base, 1967