The NOAA P-3, with HRD scientists on board, flew a successful research mission into Hurricane Florence yesterday afternoon in support of the Mature Stage Experiment of the Hurricane Field Program – Intensity Forecast Experiment, sampling the conclusion of the rapid intensification event that led to Florence strengthening to a Category 4.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
NOAA42: The P-3 recovered in St. Croix after their research mission in Hurricane Florence yesterday. No flights are scheduled today.
NOAA49: The G-IV flew a synoptic surveillance mission around Hurricane Florence, collecting near-storm and environmental observations. Takeoff was from Lakeland around 2:00 AM EDT (0600 UTC) this morning. 1 HRD scientist was on this mission.
NOAA49: The G-IV aircraft is scheduled to fly another synoptic surveillance mission around Florence this afternoon. Takeoff is planned for 1:30 PM EDT (1730 UTC), departing from and landing in Lakeland. No HRD scientists will be on this mission.
Planned flight track for the G-IV mission around Florence this afternoon
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
NOAA42: The P-3 will fly NHC-tasked reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Isaac, with takeoffs from St. Croix at 5:30 AST (0930 UTC) and 5:30 PM AST (2130 UTC). 3 HRD scientists will be on each mission.
NOAA49: The G-IV will fly synoptic surveillance missions around Hurricane Florence, collecting near-storm and environmental observations. Takeoff from Lakeland is scheduled at 1:30 AM EDT (0530 UTC) (1 HRD scientist will be on this mission) and 1:30 PM EDT (1730 UTC).
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