Kang, X.; Meng, Z.; Feng, W.; Liu, Y. Climate Change Impacts on the Density Altitude of Chinese Airports in Summer. Atmosphere2023, 14, 1577.
Kang, X.; Meng, Z.; Feng, W.; Liu, Y. Climate Change Impacts on the Density Altitude of Chinese Airports in Summer. Atmosphere 2023, 14, 1577.
Kang, X.; Meng, Z.; Feng, W.; Liu, Y. Climate Change Impacts on the Density Altitude of Chinese Airports in Summer. Atmosphere2023, 14, 1577.
Kang, X.; Meng, Z.; Feng, W.; Liu, Y. Climate Change Impacts on the Density Altitude of Chinese Airports in Summer. Atmosphere 2023, 14, 1577.
Abstract
This study examines the projected impact of climate change on the Density Altitude (DA) at Chinese airports during the summer by the end of the 21st century. Findings indicate that climate change is expected to significantly increase the DA at all Chinese airports, with an estimated rise between 300 and 800 feet. The analysis suggests temperature increases will universally contribute to a rise in DA. Pressure changes, however, are more variable. Most airports are predicted to see an increase in pressure, which could offset some temperature effects on the DA. Airports in eastern China are expected to see a decrease in pressure, amplifying the effects on DA and creating operational challenges.
Keywords
density altitude; Chinese airports; climate change
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
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