Ever wondered how meteorologists get crystal-clear data inside a typhoon? Recently, the Government Flying Service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sent its Challenger 605 jet straight into the eye of Super Typhoon Ragasa 🌪️✈️. Pilots and scientists teamed up for this heart-pounding flight, circling the storm's core to grab next-level info!
Equipped with cutting-edge sensors to measure wind speed, pressure, temperature, and humidity, the jet ploughed through fierce 200+ km/h gusts. While satellites capture big-picture snapshots, only an aircraft brave enough to chase the eye can sample real-time conditions at the storm's heart. Talk about storm-chasing IRL! 📊🛰️
Why's this so important? The data feeds into weather models, sharpening forecasts and giving communities extra hours or even days to prepare and stay safe. From fishermen in the Philippines to beach resorts in Vietnam, better predictions can save lives and livelihoods.
Super Typhoon Ragasa may be a natural beast, but with human ingenuity and high-altitude courage, we're striking back. Next time you see a weather warning, remember the jet that dove into the storm! 🌊💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
