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Aircraft Operations

NOAA operates a fleet of highly specialized aircraft to study the ocean, coasts and the atmosphere.

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Cmdr. Christian Sloan Speaking at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center

Cmdr. Chris Sloan Speaking at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
December 2, 2019
Type: Media: Image

Cmdr. Christian Sloan delivers remarks after assuming command on Dec. 2, 2019, of the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida.

Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Government, NOAA Corps Commissioned Officer

Cmdr. Christian Sloan assumes command of NOAA Aircraft Operations Center

Cmdr. Chris Sloan Speaking at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
December 2, 2019
Type: Media: Article

On Dec. 2, Cmdr. Christian Sloan assumed command of the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center and will oversee the operation of NOAA's fleet of nine specialized environmental data-gathering aircraft.
Topic Aircraft Operations, Government, OMAO Team

The NOAA Aircraft Plan: Building and Sustaining NOAA's 21st Century Fleet

October 15, 2019
Type: Media: Document

This report assesses NOAA's current and future airborne observational infrastructure needs in carrying out its mission of protecting lives, livelihoods, and the nation's valuable natural resources.
Topic Aircraft Operations

NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center on 26 September 2019

NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF on the ramp outside the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, FL
September 26, 2019
Type: Media: Image

NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF ("Miss Piggy") on the ramp at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida on Sept. 26, 2019.

Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane Hunters

NOAA WP-3D Orion Hurricane Hunter Pass Through Eye of Hurricane Dorian on 5 Sept 2019

September 5, 2019
Type: Media: Video

[Ambient sound only.]
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

Walkaround of NOAA WP-3D Orion as It is Prepared for a Dorian Mission on 4 Sept 2019

September 4, 2019
Type: Media: Video

[Ambient sound.]
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

Hurricane Decals on NOAA WP-3D Orion N42RF on 9-4-2019

September 4, 2019
Type: Media: Video

[Ambient sound. No dialogue.]
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

Maintainers Ready NOAA WP-3D Orion N42RF for Hurricane Dorian Flight on 9-4-19

September 4, 2019
Type: Media: Video

[Ambient sound.]
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Flight Into Eye of Hurricane Dorian on 1 Sept. 2019

September 1, 2019
Type: Media: Video
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

Pilot's View as NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter Flies Into Eye of Hurricane Dorian on 31 Aug 2019

August 31, 2019
Type: Media: Video

[Ambient sound only. No dialogue.]
Topic Aircraft Operations, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Hunters

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