Technology term
Persistent Contrail
An aircraft condensation trail that remains long enough to spread into cirrus-like cloud. It forms when ice crystals survive in cold, humid upper air and can produce a net warming effect by trapping outgoing heat.
English
Persistent Contrail
Arabic
خط تكاثف دائم
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Cathay Flights Cut Estimated Contrail Warming 40% With AI Altitude Changes
