danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Thu Jul 28 2011 04:27 PM
Re: Recon

Remarks Section:
Maximum Flight Level Wind: 52kts (~ 59.8mph) in the northeast quadrant at 15:26:00Z

Latest Eye dropsonde is indicating 1005mb (29.68 inHg).

Product: Air Force Vortex Message (URNT12 KNHC)
Transmitted: 28th day of the month at 16:15Z
Aircraft: Air Force Aircraft (Last 3 digits of the tail number are 303)
Storm Number & Year: 04L in 2011
Storm Name: Don (flight in the North Atlantic basin)
Mission Number: 2
Observation Number: 11
A. Time of Center Fix: 28th day of the month at 15:48:40Z
B. Center Fix Coordinates: 24°15'N 90°19'W (24.25N 90.3167W)
B. Center Fix Location: 396 miles (638 km) to the S (182°) of New Orleans, LA, USA.
C. Minimum Height at Standard Level: 1,458m (4,783ft) at 850mb
D. Estimated (by SFMR or visually) Maximum Surface Wind: 45kts (~ 51.8mph)
E. Location of the Estimated Maximum Surface Wind: 86 nautical miles (99 statute miles) to the NE (48°) of center fix
F. Maximum Flight Level Wind Inbound: From 150° at 52kts (From the SSE at ~ 59.8mph)
G. Location of Maximum Flight Level Wind Inbound: 70 nautical miles (81 statute miles) to the NE (48°) of center fix
H. Minimum Sea Level Pressure: 1005mb (29.68 inHg)
I. Maximum Flight Level Temp & Pressure Altitude Outside Eye: 18°C (64°F) at a pressure alt. of 1,524m (5,000ft)
J. Maximum Flight Level Temp & Pressure Altitude Inside Eye: 24°C (75°F) at a pressure alt. of 1,524m (5,000ft)
K. Dewpoint Temp (collected at same location as temp inside eye): 9°C (48°F)
K. Sea Surface Temp (collected at same location as temp inside eye): Not Available
L. Eye Character: Not Available
M. Eye Shape: Not Available
N. Fix Determined By: Penetration, Wind, Pressure and Temperature
N. Fix Level: 850mb
O. Navigation Fix Accuracy: 0.02 nautical miles
O. Meteorological Accuracy: 1 nautical mile
Remarks Section:
Maximum Flight Level Wind: 52kts (~ 59.8mph) in the northeast quadrant at 15:26:00Z



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