Microwave antenna deployed from back end of C-130 aircraft Measuring surface wind speeds and wave height - First deep-ocean wave measurement in a hurr

Microwave antenna deployed from back end of C-130 aircraft Measuring surface wind speeds and wave height - First deep-ocean wave measurement in a hurricane - 40 foot waves measured Testing in Pacific Hurricane Ava, a vigorous130-knot storm This was the first penetration of a Pacific hurricane by a NOAA aircraft

Photo Category: Instruments - Aircraft - Microwave - Passive Listening
Photo Location: Mexico, 300 miles SW of Acapulco
Photo Date: June 6, 1973