NASA Rockets Create Hurricane-Like Swirls Around Earth
NASA recently unveiled a new project involving the use of rockets to create hurricane-like swirls in the atmosphere around Earth. The project, called the Citation Rocket Experiment, is being conducted in cooperation with the University of Michigan. The experiment is part of an effort to better understand the dynamics of the atmosphere and its relationship with hurricanes, which are major storm systems that can cause significant damage and disruption. The experiment will involve launching two rockets from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, each carrying a payload of special instruments. These instruments will measure the density, temperature, and winds of the atmosphere in the vicinity of the rockets, allowing scientists to gain a better understanding of how hurricanes form and the conditions that make them more or less likely to occur. The results of the experiment could help scientists better predict hurricane activity and develop strategies to reduce the impact of these storms on people and property.
source: Phys.org