Frank P
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Thu Sep 09 2004 08:13 PM
Vortex translation

Storm IVAN: Observed By AF #977
Storm #09 in Atlantic Ocean
Date/Time of Recon Report: Thursday, September 09, 2004 18:29:00
Position of the center: 15° 09' N 72° 43' W
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700mb: 2429m (Normal: 3011)
Maximum Surface Winds Were: Not Estimated
No Bearing From Center To Estimated Surface Winds Was Measured
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 129KT (148.35mph) From 067°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 013nm (14.95miles) From Center At Bearing 324°
Minimum pressure: 924mb (27.29in)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being CLOSED WALL
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being C10
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 700mb
Navigational Accuracy Measured At 0.1nm
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At 1nm

Flight level winds were measured in the ~NE quadrant....


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