NASA's QuikScat Measures Hilda's Winds (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA's QuikScat Measures Hilda's Winds

Caption

NASA's QuikScat satellite captured Tropical Depression Hilda's winds using its microwave imagery to peer through its clouds on Aug. 26 at 12:26 a.m. EDT). The strongest winds are represented in the center of circulation in the red area, which are about 34 mph. White barbs point to the few areas of heavy rain near Hilda's center.

Credit

NASA JPL, Peter Falcon

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.