Develop New Reconnaissance Capability

In support of operations and to provide input for numerical models, the NOAA G-IVSP will meet the following recon requirements from an altitude of 43,000 ft:

Initial capability
- Storm Position: GPS position.
- Central Pressure: Dropsonde.

Future Capability (will need further research and funding)
- 3-D Wind field: Remote sensors (VSDR, Scatterometer, radiometer).
- Rainfall distribution: C-band Nose radar and Remote sensors (VSDR).

For information about improved reconnaissance capability marks@aoml.noaa.gov

Updated Tue, Nov 14, 1995