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Let’s talk about different types of hurricane hunting aircraft. We have the WP-3D Orions and Gulfstream-IV of @NOAA_HurrHunter, Kermit (#NOAA42), Miss Piggy (#NOAA43), and Gonzo (#NOAA49), respectively.
And there’s also the TEN WC-130Js of @53rdWRS (#TEAL70, etc.)
And there’s also the TEN WC-130Js of @53rdWRS (#TEAL70, etc.)
The WP-3Ds and WC-130Js fly directly into the storms, usually between 8,000-10,000 feet over the water. These are the aircraft you get the eye views from. The WP-3Ds have three radar systems (shown by arrows), can launch scientific instruments, and collect lots of other data.
Our WC-130J friends may not have as many radars as the WP-3Ds, but they also launch scientific instruments and collect plenty of data. They also typically get tasked earlier for low level invests down at just 1,500 feet above the water, which is pretty low! (image from WP-3D)
