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News Release 06-037
New NSF Aircraft to Probe Hazardous Atmospheric Whirlwinds
Advanced plane called HIAPER makes its first science mission
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HIAPER takes to the skies for its first science mission on March 2, 2006.
Credit: NCAR
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HIAPER leaves the hangar for a test flight.
Credit: NCAR
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