Thanks for the info, PEI_3721.
Without saying too much, I am fully aware of the LLWAS anemometer network at DEN. The first half of my career was spent developing the wind shear systems that are at DEN and at all the major airports in the US - and some overseas. The second half of my career has been spent studying turbulence (mainly in an aviation context), so I know a fair amount about wind gusts. I know just enough aerodynamics to be dangerous.
What I am not well-schooled in is the aerodynamics and control of aircraft taking off, so thanks for the link to the NLR document. Getting educated is always a good thing!