NASA launches "hurricane observers" into orbit

The space agency is testing a new eight-satellite system that will predict the origin of deadly hurricanes well before they fall to the ground.

The current system used today is not able to measure the intensity of a storm, since it relies on indirect data.

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That's why NASA plans to bring Cygnss – the world's system of observation by satellite navigation by cyclones. The system is able to accurately measure the power of the oncoming hurricane and trace the direction of its movement so that the government can evacuate the locals on its way.

NASA will launch observers of the hurricane / dailymail

Cygnss cost the American government $ 157 million. It is designed to look directly behind the hurricane. Operational navigation systems are often unable to see this area because of heavy rains surrounding it.

NASA will launch a fleet of "hurricane observers" / dailymail

Cygnss will record the speed of storm winds, reading the GPS signals represented by the surface of the ocean – these signals can cross the shower wall in the epicenter of the storm. New satellites will transmit signals more often and stay closer to the hurricane that will allow them to watch them in real time.

NASA launches "hurricane observers" / dailymail fleet

NASA scientists now compare the data collected by Cygnss with the arrival of hurricanes 2017 that destroyed Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.

The American Hurricane Center was not able to predict an increase in Matthew's storm to the 5th category of danger. As a result, more than 1,000 people were killed in Haiti.

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