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Join us for a pint at Kick & Company to learn about the hidden lives of clouds, and the basics of aviation.
Are “quiet” clouds really that quiet? In the first talk, we uncover the hidden chaos inside seemingly calm clouds, where tiny changes in wind and temperature can shape how much sunlight gets reflected back into space—and even influence our climate. The second talk takes you on a fun, no-jargon tour of aviation, from how planes first took off to how they stay in the air today. Ever wondered how flying actually works? This is your chance to find out without the technical headache.
Are “quiet” clouds really that quiet? In the first talk, we uncover the hidden chaos inside seemingly calm clouds, where tiny changes in wind and temperature can shape how much sunlight gets reflected back into space—and even influence our climate. The second talk takes you on a fun, no-jargon tour of aviation, from how planes first took off to how they stay in the air today. Ever wondered how flying actually works? This is your chance to find out without the technical headache.
Aviation for dummies
Stella Luchetti
(VistaJet GmbH)
Aviation for Dummies is a 30-minute accessible introduction to the world of aviation, designed for curious non-specialists. From the etymology of "aircraft" to Santos Dumont's historic 1906 flight, the lecture covers aircraft types, the physics of flight, commercial and executive aviation, major manufacturers like Embraer, Airbus, and Boeing, maintenance, costs, and air safety. All delivered with humour and zero jargon.
"Are "Quiet" Clouds Really Quiet?"
Hairu Ding
(Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie e.V.)
Vast areas of the eastern subtropical oceans are covered by grey, low-lying clouds known as stratocumulus. These clouds typically have weak convection and produce little precipitation. Compared to other clouds, they are more strongly associated with a stable atmosphere. Thus, they are often considered “quiet”. This talk will further discuss this intuition and the role that stratocumulus plays in influencing climate.
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