Estimating the “when and where” of a hurricane is obviously one of the toughest predictions to nail down in meteorology. Now, thanks to a successful test flight, an enhanced drone system may help researchers improve accuracy and save lives. On Thursday, a team from NOAA and Raytheon unleashed a successful mid-air deployment of its advanced Coyote Unmanned Aircraft System … [Read more...] about NOAA Coyote Drone Improves Hurricane Models
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Hurricane Researchers Eye Low-Level Flights to Gauge Strength
from Wall Street Journal Online MIAMI—As hurricane season enters its second week, scientists are gearing up to unleash a new tool that stands to improve their ability to predict intensity, the component of a storm that most confounds forecasters. Hurricane researchers for years have deployed an array of aircraft to help predict a storm's strength and path, from "Hurricane … [Read more...] about Hurricane Researchers Eye Low-Level Flights to Gauge Strength
