NOAA Ocean Today: The Hurricane Hunters

Aerial view of a large airplane in flight. Sensors dot the outside of the plane. Caption: (male narrator) Hurricane hunting is not for the faint at heart.

A hurricane hunter is a pilot that flies an airplane into the middle of a hurricane. They gather data on temperature, humidity, and air pressure. This data is critical for forecasting the intensity and path of hurricanes. Part of the "NOAA Ocean Today" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • NOAA Ocean Today: The Hurricane Hunters

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Length:
    3 minutes