Dictionary
Aviation Dictionary
Microburts
Definitions
- A strong downdraft which normally occurs over horizontal distances of 1 NM or less and vertical distances of less than 1,000 feet. In spite of its small horizontal scale, an intense microburst could induce windspeeds greater than 100 knots and downdr
References
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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge by Federal Aviation Administration (2023)
