hurricane hunter
A 'hurricane hunter' involves both specialized aircraft and the trained crew that fly into hurricanes to collect critical weather data.
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Definition
C1Meteorology
(technical, professional)A specialized aircrew that flies into tropical cyclones to gather weather data for forecasting.
Example
- The hurricane hunters provided crucial data that improved the storm's track prediction.
C1Aviation
(technical, professional)An aircraft equipped to fly into hurricanes to collect meteorological information.
Example
- The hurricane hunter aircraft braved the storm to gather vital data.
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