The New Technology That Could End Plane Turbulence For Good

A new technology could mean the end of bumpy flights.

Boeing has just announced that the company is testing a new technology that can better detect potential turbulence, allowing pilots and planes to avoid bumpy conditions.

The new tech sounds like something from the future: the system will use long-range lidar lasers to spot turbulence more than 10.9 miles seconds ahead of the aircraft. The lasers will be affixed to the nose of the plane and will give crew a heads-up before the aircraft enters shaky territory.

The advance warning would give pilots the opportunity to potentially divert the flight or allow wcabin crew a chance to secure the cabin before turbulence strikes.

Most of us associate turbulence with nervous jitters and spilled drinks, but unexpected severe turbulence can lead to serious injury. This new tech will make cruising the skies safer and more pleasant for us all.

Lasers aren’t the only thing that can make your next flight more relaxing. Click here to check out these carry-on essentials that no one should fly without.

Related Articles

• Glacier National Park Is One Of America’s Most Underrated Fall Foliage Destinations
• The New York Times Named Glacier National Park One Of The Spots Every Traveler Should See This Year
• America's National Parks Are Drying Up Faster Than We Thought
• Starbucks Opened A Location In Yosemite National Park And Not Everyone Was Happy About It
• I Took 13 Overnight Trips Last Year, And Here Are 13 Travel Products My Family Can't Live Without
• We Can't Resist The 51 Most Playful Airbnbs In America, One For Each State
• Here Are The Top 15 States In America For A Summer Road Trip, According To OnlyInYourState Readers
• Hand-Picked: 12 Mother's Day Gifts For Moms Who Love To Travel