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why do you think airplanes traveling in the jet stream gain speed going from west to east but lose speed from east to west
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How many knots is the minimum speed for a wind aloft to be termed a jet stream?
60 knots is the minimum speed for a wind aloft to be termed as a jet stream..
Does the wind speed in a jet stream stay the same?
No. The wind speed of the jet stream is constantly changing and varies at different points along it. The winds are generally fastest in the winter.
What determines how far south the the cold air from the north pole travels?
The jet stream
What is the difference between a continental jet stream and a polar jet stream?
A continental jet-stream travels parallel to the equator - a polar jet-stream travels in a north/south direction.
What are bands of high speed wind high above Earth's surface that can affect weather?
The Jet Stream
How many knots is the minimum speed for a wind aloft to be termed a jet stream?
60 knots is the minimum speed for a wind aloft to be termed as a jet stream..
What is isotachs contours?
These are lines of equal wind speed. They are most often contoured in the upper levels of the atmosphere, especially at the jet stream level. They are important for locating the jet stream and jet streaks within a jet stream
Does the wind speed in a jet stream stay the same?
No. The wind speed of the jet stream is constantly changing and varies at different points along it. The winds are generally fastest in the winter.
What are narrow bands of high-speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere called?
The Jet Stream.
What are bands of high-speed winds above Earth's surface called?
Jet streams
What advantages do pilots have when flying on a jet stream?
A jet stream can increase ground speed by up to 200 mph if going the same direction. But it may be a bumpy ride.
Where can a jet stream map be found?
Jet stream maps are used to show the day's high wind speed levels and the direction of the jetstream. A person seeking jet stream maps can find them on the Intellicast, Accuweather, Weather Images, and Wunderground sites.
Which is stronger polar jet stream or subtropical jet stream?
Polar jet stream is stronger.
What determines how far south the the cold air from the north pole travels?
The jet stream
How are the jet stream and the gulf stream different?
A gulf stream is water ,and a jet stream is air.
What are the bands of high speed winds about ten kilometers above earths surface are the?
The jet stream
Where is the jet stream located?
The jet stream is located in the stratosphere.
