Statistical Analysis of Aviation Turbulence in the Middle–Upper Troposphere over Japan

Author:

Miyamoto Yoshiaki12ORCID,Matsumoto Ayako3,Ito Soshi4

Affiliation:

1. a Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University, Fujisawa, Japan

2. b RIKEN Center for Computational Science, Kobe, Japan

3. c ANA Holdings, Inc., Tokyo, Japan

4. d Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Fujisawa, Japan

Abstract

Abstract This study examined the statistics of aviation turbulence that occurred in Japan between 2006 and 2018 by analyzing pilot reports (PIREP). In total, 81 639 turbulence events, with moderate or greater intensity, were reported over this period. The monthly number of turbulence cases has an annual periodic variation as observed in different regions by previous studies. The number of turbulence cases is high from March to June and low in July and August. Higher numbers of turbulence cases are experienced along the major flight routes in Japan, especially around Tokyo, for the active period between 0900 and 2000 local time. The number of cases of turbulence peaks when the flight reaches an altitude of 33 000 ft (FL330; 1000 ft ≈ 300 m), whereas it decreases when the flight altitude is above FL380 and below FL280. The statistical features are not largely different among the four seasons; however, there are some exceptions. For instance, the number of turbulence cases is large in high altitudes in summer and small in low altitudes in winter. Considering the number of flights, it is evident that the frequency of turbulence is higher in altitudes between FL200 and FL350, although the number of flights is low in this altitude region. The number of convectively induced turbulence cases is relatively large during the daytime in summer in comparison with the other seasons. A large amount of mountain-wave turbulence is observed around the mountainous region in autumn and winter when the jet stream flows over Japan. Significance Statement This study examines the statistics of aviation turbulence reported over Japan from 2008 to 2018.

Funder

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Keio University

Publisher

American Meteorological Society

Subject

Atmospheric Science

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