What feature is designed to assist pilots during adverse weather conditions?

The Doppler weather radar is specifically designed to assist pilots in navigating adverse weather conditions. This sophisticated system provides real-time information on weather patterns, allowing pilots to visualize and assess storm cells, precipitation, and turbulence ahead of the aircraft. By using radar technology, pilots can make informed decisions about flight paths, including avoiding severe weather and navigating safely through changing conditions.

In contrast, while automatic thrust control, the autopilot system, and lateral stability augmentors play significant roles in enhancing aircraft performance and stability, they do not directly provide the weather data that is crucial for making decisions in adverse weather situations. Automatic thrust control primarily manages engine power, the autopilot system helps in managing flight dynamics and navigation, and lateral stability augmentors provide assistance in maintaining an aircraft's balance and trajectory. None of these systems equip pilots with the essential weather information that the Doppler weather radar offers.