Retrofit needed to keep U.S. hurricane hunters flying into storms
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 18:40
in Earth & Climate
MIAMI Fla. (Reuters) - A pair of aging airplanes that have flown into more than 100 hurricanes to provide data for U.S. meteorologists are to begin receiving a retrofit to extend their lifespan, though officials stress storm monitoring will not be impacted by the overhaul.