Meteorologists John Kaplan and Jack Parrish view data streaming in on their workstation Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 aboard NOAA's Gulfstream IV jet callsign NOAA-49, a high-tech, high-flying, and high-speed platform used for hurricane forecasting and research. During this mission NOAA-49 flew a 2,400 mile 5.5 hour mission at 45,000 ft. around Hurricane Michael to create a detailed picture of the surrounding upper atmosphere. (Luis Santana/The Tampa Bay Times via AP) FLPET105 FLPET105
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