Say the words “Hurricane Hunters,” and you evoke a vivid movie featuring daring pilots flying the best equipment into the maw of all manner of storms to capture data that will develop understanding about their nature—and save lives. The division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) responsible for these missions is the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Nine aircraft make up the fleet, which has a base in Lakeland, Florida, and includes two Lockheed WP-3D Orions and a Gulfstream IV-SP, a special G-IV outfitted for special missions.
NOAA Orders Gulfstream G550 For Hurricane Hunter Fleet
Key Takeaways:
- NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," will soon acquire a Gulfstream G550 jet to bolster its fleet.
- The new G550 will support NOAA's weather forecasting and research programs, particularly for hurricanes and tropical storms, offering enhanced range, altitude, and payload capacity.
- The G550 will operate alongside NOAA's existing Gulfstream IV, expanding the organization's overall capability for environmental data gathering.
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