 The
three-person CARCAH unit provides support for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
(Hurricane Hunters) out of Keesler Air Force Base near Biloxi, Mississippi. CARCAH is
responsible for coordinating all aerial reconnaissance requirements and relaying them to the
flying units. Data from the reconnaissance aircraft (the C-130 described
in the Basics/Observation section) is fed directly to CARCAH via
satellite downlink. It is quality controlled and then provided to the NHC hurricane
specialists for use in the forecast and warning process. It is also entered into the world
weather networks.
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