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2005 AXBT Deployments
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73 AXBTs deployed in 4 storms:
-Dennis:
13 from 2 flights-Katrina:
4-Ophelia:
14 from 2 flights-Rita:
42 from 4 flights in 2 daysPre-Rita (9/15): 33 AXCP/AXCTDs, 18
AXBTs
Post- Rita (9/26): 56 AXBTs
Deployments into Loop Current warm eddy
Overall success rate: 95% from Sippicans
(1988)
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