Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance
Procedure; Environment - Non Weather Related
At rotation; we encountered wake turbulence from the preceding MD-88. The aircraft rolled hard to the left and triggered a momentary stick-shaker. The First Officer lowered the pitch and countered the roll immediately. We encountered the wake turbulence again at 600 FT consisting of a hard roll again to the left. The First Officer countered the roll to maintain wings level. At 1;500 FT; we hit the wake turbulence again. I advised ATC and they gave us a heading of 070 to rejoin the departure. The remainder of the flight was uneventful. In the future; if ATC issues a takeoff clearance; so soon after the preceding aircraft takes off; I should be vigilant of possible wake turbulence. I should notify ATC sooner especially during RNAV departures.
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CRJ-200 flight crew reported wake turbulence encounter departing ATL in trail of an MD-88.