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NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N42RF, also known as "Kermit," in its new paint scheme following a major 19-month overhaul.
As Hurricane Matthew moved along Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, NOAA aviation and marine assets worked around-the-clock to support storm forecasts and response efforts.
Andrew Halbach is pictured in the back of the cabin of NOAA68 (Beechcraft King Air 350CER) as the aircraft collects high resolution imagery in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in support of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
Hurricane Matthew as seen from NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF on Oct. 5, 2016.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters and NASA Global Hawk are flying hurricane survey missions today to gather vital data on Hurricane Matthew.
NOAA's Gulfstream IV-SP and crew soar the skies on an 8-plus hour Hurricane Matthew surveillance mission. Leading the way up front are pilots Cmdr. Kristie Twining (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Ron Moyers (right).
Tropical Storm Karl as seen from NOAA's Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft.
The view from NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF as the aircraft investigates Tropical Depression Nine on Aug. 28, 2016.
On Sept. 22, scientist Frank Marks and hurricane hunter pilot Cmdr. Justin Kibbey from NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory answered questions about hurricane hunting.
Get a NOAA pilot's perspective on flying the agency's specialized environmental data-gathering aircraft.
