Meteorological reconnaissance flight

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007247",
  "term": "Meteorological reconnaissance flight",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A specialized aircraft mission flown into weather systems, particularly tropical cyclones, to collect detailed atmospheric data that cannot be obtained by remote sensing or ground-based observations. These flights deploy dropsondes and measure parameters like pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed directly within the storm. The United States Air Force's 'Hurricane Hunters' conduct these missions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/meteorological-reconnaissance-flight/"
}