This operation was carried out jointly by the newly formed Saildrone and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They launched their “storm robots” last week and have now released a video from their camera.
storm robot
The device that visited the “hottest” spot has been named SD 1078 and is one of seven robots that Saildrone and NOAA have deployed around the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Together, this fleet collects data around the clock to help understand the physical processes of hurricanes.
As the scientists say, despite Fiona’s impressive images, these artifacts “serve another purpose than to satisfy our sickly curiosity – they also provide important information.” In addition to capturing images and data during storms, Saildrone’s fleet of drones helps oceanographers better understand hurricanes during and after they wreak havoc.
One of the Saildrone robots / Photo: Saildrone
One of the Saildrone robots / Photo: Saildrone
Scientists hope that the data collected will help to better predict the intensity of storms and better prepare for them.
eye of the storm
According to the source, the images show waves of 50 meters and winds in excess of 100 miles per hour.
Images from Hurricane Fiona: video
Images from Hurricane Fiona: video
Source: 24 Tv
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