This would be placed in the path of a tornado, and would relay back wind speeds, location of downdrafts and updrafts, number of vortices, etc. |
He battled huge updrafts and downdrafts to take Solo Spirit up and over a 6700-metre Andean peak in a manoeuvre so risky he opted to wear a parachute. |
Thunderstorm dangers include fierce up and down winds, called updrafts and downdrafts. |
Eventually saturation occurs and precipitation falls and downdrafts occur. |
If downdrafts become localized, they can become violent downward bursts of wind that can overpower or even destroy any aircraft. |
If a tilt is created in these drafts by wind shear, additional up or downdrafts can occur and this can result in extra cells being formed. |