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News Release 16-100

Federal agencies join forces to forecast hurricanes

National Science Foundation shares high-flying aircraft with NOAA for 2016 hurricane season

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The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V readies for takeoff on a mission to study a tropical storm.

The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V readies for takeoff on a mission to study a tropical storm.

Credit: Carlye Calvin/UCAR


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The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V in flight.

The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V in flight.

Credit: Chad Slattery/UCAR


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The Gulfstream V in Anchorage, Alaska, during research on global carbon dioxide distribution.

The Gulfstream V in Anchorage, Alaska, during research on global carbon dioxide distribution.

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Inside the G-V: Scientist Eric Morgan with air samples taken above South America.

Inside the G-V: Scientist Eric Morgan with air samples taken above South America.

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Video: The NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V, high-altitude science research aircraft returns from loan to NOAA, after successfully ensuring there was no gap in observations of dangerous hurricanes.

Credit: NSF/NOAA/NCAR