Hurricane hunters
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006300
Aircrews that fly specially equipped aircraft directly into tropical cyclones to gather detailed atmospheric data. These missions, operated by organizations like the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), provide real-time information on a storm's location, intensity, and structure. Data is collected using instruments like dropsondes, which are released into the storm to measure pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006300 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Hurricane hunters",
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"definition": "Aircrews that fly specially equipped aircraft directly into tropical cyclones to gather detailed atmospheric data. These missions, operated by organizations like the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), provide real-time information on a storm's location, intensity, and structure. Data is collected using instruments like dropsondes, which are released into the storm to measure pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hurricane-hunters/"
}
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