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Mission: Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes (TSCP)
NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flew over hurricane Dennis as part of the TSCP Mission. This 28-day field mission sponsored by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate studied the bursting conditions for tropical storms, hurricanes, and related phenomena. The flight originated from TSCP’s base of operations in San Juan Santa Maria airport in San Jose, Costa Rica.July 6, 2005
NASA Photo / Bill Ingalls