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Commonly known as a contrail (condensation trail), the white vaporous trail that is visible coming out of jet aircraft is a result of three concurrent events:
1. Hot jet exhaust cooling as it exits the jet engine.
2. Atmospheric moisture (humidity.
3. Particulate matter as residue from the burning of the jet fuel.
As the jet exhaust cools, water molecules condense on the minute particles of carbon in the exhaust forming water droplets and visible vapor, which appears as the white trail behind the jet.
The length of the trail generally is determined by the relative amount of atmospheric moisture (humidity) present in the plane's path. The more humidity, the longer the contrail, and conversely, the less humidity, the shorter the contrail.
As time passes, the contrail disperses. Wind speed at that altitude can affect how long the contrail is visible. More wind will disperse the contrail more quickly.
What else can I help you with?
What is the long trail of ice crystals in the sky behind a jet aircraft called?
That trail is called a contrail, which is short for "condensation trail." It forms when water vapor from the engine exhaust condenses and freezes into ice crystals in the cold air at high altitudes.
What is a sentence using the word jet stream?
The weatherman said that the latest jet stream would bring more cold air to the region on Friday. The jet flew over Wichita, leaving a trail of jet stream behind it.
Which is stronger polar jet stream or subtropical jet stream?
The polar jet stream is generally stronger and faster-moving than the subtropical jet stream. The polar jet stream forms at higher latitudes and is located closer to the poles, while the subtropical jet stream is located at lower latitudes. The polar jet stream is associated with larger temperature contrasts and stronger pressure gradients, resulting in stronger winds compared to the subtropical jet stream.
Why are there white streaks in the sky?
First of all, are you a child asking this simple question? If not, and you are an adult, maybe you were sleeping in elementary class at the back row =) If you are, I will gladly answer your question. Airplanes usually have jet engines that produce hot air as by-products of burning jet fuel. The jet propulsion system pushing the airplane forward leaves a trail of hot air. When hot air comes in contact with cold air, it produces air droplets. These droplets is what we see as white streaks in the sky trailing an airplane... An example is when you blow your breath to the cold winter air and you can see steam...
What statement is true of jet streams A. The subtropical jet stream lies between the westerlies and polar easterlies. B. The subtropical jet stream flows to the east while the polar jet stream flows?
A. The subtropical jet stream lies between the westerlies and polar easterlies; this statement is true. B. The polar jet stream typically flows to the east, while the subtropical jet stream flows towards the west.
The white trail behind jets in the sky poison?
jet plains have a white trail behind because of the moisture for some time. in higher layer of atmosphere where there is hot air to disturb it. this trail is suspeded for a long time
What is the white trail behind a jet plane made from?
smoke
What causes white trail behind jet?
Water vapour.
What is the white trail behind a jet plane composed of?
The jet contrails are exaust from the jet engines, which is mostly carbon dioxide and water vapour.
What is an Airplanes white trail?
The white trail you see behind an airplane in the sky is called a contrail. It's an artificial cloud made by the exhaust of jet aircraft or from the wingtips.
How long does a Jet engine last?
Long Enough
What is a sentence using the word trail?
(noun) The hikers followed the trail through the forest. The criminal knew that the police were on his trail. The jet left a white trail in the sky as it flew overhead. (verb) The man's wife hired a detective to trail her unfaithful husband. Scavenger fish will often trail behind a shark to feed on leftover bits of food.
What is the long trail of ice crystals in the sky behind a jet aircraft called?
That trail is called a contrail, which is short for "condensation trail." It forms when water vapor from the engine exhaust condenses and freezes into ice crystals in the cold air at high altitudes.
What are the release dates for Blue Light - 1966 Jet Trail 1-11?
Blue Light - 1966 Jet Trail 1-11 was released on: USA: 6 April 1966
What is the cloud called that forms when a jet moves?
Jet Lag ;) get it ? Now for the actual answer. It's called a contrail, short for condensation trail.
What horse ran last in 1947 derby?
Jet Jet (I bet on the wrong jet. Jet Pilot won it.
Why does a jet trail form?
I understand that Jet Trails form when the hot exhaust from the jet turbine engines get in contact with the cold air found in altitudes of 20,000 ft. and above. It is the same principle as when the warmer air from human breath get in contatc with the ambient air on a cold winter day. I hope this helps you in any way to undersatnd the jet trail formation.
