(NEWS 15) — News 15 Investigates has learned that the Pentagon will soon halt the sharing of crucial satellite data used to monitor hurricanes. This decision is set to take effect by the end of July and has raised concerns among experts.
The three satellites in question play a vital role in providing real-time information that meteorologists rely on to track the rapid intensification of hurricanes. These tools offer unique insights into a storm’s structure and its rate of intensification, particularly important during nighttime hours or when hurricane hunter aircraft are not operational.
Joellen Russell, a climatologist and the head of the geosciences department at the University of Arizona, emphasized the potential risks this shutdown poses…