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NOAA Flights Over Pacific to Boost North American Weather Forecasting

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012.

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NOAA G-IV aircraft.

The Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV) is a high altitude, high speed, twin turbofan jet aircraft acquired by NOAA in 1996. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA)

A highly specialized NOAA jet typically used to study hurricanes will fly over the north Pacific Ocean during the next two months gathering data that will enhance winter storm forecasts for the entire North American continent.

From its temporary base at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point…

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