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New research drones launched to improve hurricane forecasts

August 3, 2022

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Saildrone out on the ocean that was designed for hurricane data collection.

A world first: Ocean drone captures video from inside a hurricane

September 30, 2021

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Saildrone out on the ocean that was designed for hurricane data collection.

NOAA researchers used uncrewed aircraft to capture aerial images and video of damage following two tornado outbreaks in Alabama and Mississippi in March 2021. Researchers hope this new approach to damage assessment can improve our understanding of tornadoes and lead to better forecasts.

NOAA scientists use drones to see tornado damage in remote areas

April 20, 2021

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NOAA researchers used uncrewed aircraft to capture aerial images and video of damage following two tornado outbreaks in Alabama and Mississippi in March 2021. Researchers hope this new approach to damage assessment can improve our understanding of tornadoes and lead to better forecasts.

View of the underside of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter plane as the Altius-600 uncrewed aircraft (research drone) is deployed high over a field during flight tests on January 15, 2021.

Drones that hunt hurricanes? NOAA puts some to the test

January 25, 2021

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View of the underside of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter plane as the Altius-600 uncrewed aircraft (research drone) is deployed high over a field during flight tests on January 15, 2021.

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