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Microwave antenna deployed from back end of C-130 aircraftMeasuring surface wind speeds and wave height -First deep-ocean wave measurement in a hurricane - 40 foot waves measuredTesting in Pacific Hurricane Ava, a vigorous130-knot stormThis was the first penetration of a Pacific hurricane by a NOAA aircraft
Photographer
F. J. Hoelzl
Display Date
6-Jun-73
Location
Mexico, 300 miles SW of Acapulco
Collection
Weather Service
Exploring the Atmosphere
Aircraft
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
Keywords
Instruments
Aircraft
Microwave
Passive Listening