Hurricane Hunter (IMAGE)

American Geophysical Union

Hurricane Hunter

Caption

An Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft. Similar aircraft have begun measuring GPS signals bouncing off the ocean surface to determine wind speed.

Credit

Manuel J. Martinez

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