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What was the bumpiest hurricane flight ever? Scientists now have the answer with new flight bumpiness measurement system

AOML Communications — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:23:04 +0000

Original article published by NOAA Research on March 31, 2025. Hurricane researchers know bumpy flights better than anyone else, but, after a particularly turbulent flight into Hurricane Ian, scientists were left wondering if it was the bumpiest flight on record aboard a NOAA WP-3D Orion hurricane hunter aircraft. This question led scientists to develop a […]

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Early-career meteorologist, Jason Dunion, is a recipient of the prestigious PECASE award

AOML Communications — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:15:12 +0000

Jason Dunion, Ph.D. – a Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) meteorologist affiliated with NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) – has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the most prestigious award granted by the U.S. government to exceptional scientists and engineers in the early stages […]

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New NOAA system ushers in next generation of hurricane modeling, forecasting

AOML Communications — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:22:31 +0000

Originally published on noaa.gov on January 13th, 2025. Accurate forecasts and early warnings from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) — a division of NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) — are vital to safeguarding communities that are in the paths of hurricanes and tropical storms. As we kick off the new year, now is the perfect time to look back […]

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Innovation, insight and impact: groundbreaking research through the 2024 hurricane season

AOML Communications — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:19:54 +0000

November 30th marks the official end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Throughout this active season, NOAA scientists set new records in tropical cyclone research that will improve forecasting accuracy, enhance our understanding of storm behavior, and strengthen preparedness efforts for communities in hurricane-prone regions. Their dedication and innovation contribute to a safer and more […]

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Unveiling the newest hurricane research instrument: Skyfora StreamSondes

AOML Communications — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:24:15 +0000

As Hurricane Rafael developed in the Caribbean, AOML researchers were inside the storm testing the newest experimental hurricane observation instrument: the Skyfora StreamSonde. The 2024 hurricane season marks the first year that Skyfora’s StreamSondes were released in high volumes by NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters for research and testing with a total of 91 sondes released. These […]

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Join a research mission from home: Unveiling AOML’s virtual reality experience

AOML Communications — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:48:51 +0000

VR technology represents a new frontier in science communication, and NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is using it to invite everyone on a research mission alongside their scientists. This virtual reality research experience is a project for Masters student Devon Ledbetter, who works as a science communication intern at AOML. Devon’s project aims […]

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Breaking records in hurricane data collection

AOML Communications — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:41:57 +0000

As Hurricane Helene developed in the Gulf of America, NOAA researchers gathered critical data from the sea and sky to better understand tropical cyclones and support the National Hurricane Center forecasters. This real time data gives meteorologists a clearer picture of the storm environment and structure, reducing forecast uncertainty. Researchers from NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & […]

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AOML welcomes Dr. Gus Alaka as new Hurricane Research Division Director

AOML Communications — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:50:19 +0000

NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is excited to announce the selection of Dr. Ghassan “Gus” Alaka as the new Director of the Hurricane Research Division (HRD). As a vital member of the AOML team since 2014, Alaka brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Alaka’s journey with AOML began when […]

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Record breaking drone flight gathers critical data inside Hurricane Helene

AOML Communications — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:21:20 +0000

One of the largest challenges in hurricane research is studying the inner dynamics of a storm. The regions within the hurricane that provide the most valuable data are often the most inaccessible and dangerous to reach, creating an opportunity for researchers to utilize emerging technology to enter the storm. Small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly […]

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Hurricane Beryl: Looking from sea, sky, and space

AOML Communications — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:01:00 +0000

In early July, the Caribbean experienced 165 mph winds as Category 5 Hurricane Beryl swept through the region. Beryl was unprecedented, becoming the Atlantic’s earliest forming Category 5 tropical cyclone on record. The storm developed and rapidly intensified to maximum wind speed in less than four days - a behavior uncommon this early in the season. Despite the unprecedented intensification, hurricane scientists with NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory were prepared.

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