Eyes in the sky
The satellites of the weather that oversee the tropical storms from space provide permanent views on the track and severity of each storm. These satellites and software equipment used to analyze it rapidly correct hurricane forecasts. Most of this equipment manufactures federal funded researchers.
For example, Co -operative Institute I Wisconsin And Colorado Is Developed software And the methods that help meteorists better understand the current state of tropical storms and Predicted future intensity When aircraft rehabilitation is not available immediately.
Jason 3 satellite, described here, is one of the numerous satellite used by Noaa in the hurricane season. Satellite is a partnership between Noaa, NASA and their European counterparts.
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Jason 3 satellite, described here, is one of the numerous satellite used by Noaa in the hurricane season. Satellite is a partnership between Noaa, NASA and their European counterparts.
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Hurricane scientists predict rapid intensity is a major challenge. This is a dangerous change when the air speed of a tropical storm jumps at least 35 miles per hour (56 km per hour) in 24 hours.
For example, in 2018, Hurricane Michael’s rapid intensity Surprisingly, Florida caught the panchandel. Category 5 storms Due to billions of dollars In damage to the entire region, including the Tandal Air Force Base, where several F22 stealth fighters were still in the hangers.
Under Federal Budget proposal Details Been released so farThere is also a draft of agencies’ budget plans marked by Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, known as Passback, there. There is no funding for the Co -operative Institute. There is no fund for the rehabilitation of airplanes. A 20287 Cantor Simple Six new aircraft tried to buy hurricane hunters.
Passback budget also reduces funds for some technology from future satellites, including The power mippers Which are used in the prediction of the severity of the hurricane and put the airplanes at risk.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes can have devastating effects, such as Hurricane And Milton Reminded the country in 2024. These storms have predicted well, resulting in billions of dollars loss and hundreds of deaths.
Has been America More severe storms are facingAnd Vowel And is damaging the cost of property. As a five -former directors of the National Weather Service Written in an open letterFunding and cutting staff from Noaa work, which is improving forecasts and warnings, and eventually the risk of leaving more lives.
Chris Wagaski Meteorological and research program manager Wisconsin Madison University.
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