StarlinkV1.0 L-16 - L-2 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 18, 2021 13:40 - 13:51 UTC (08:40 - 08:51 ET)
Issued
Sat Jan 16, 2021 at 14:30 UTC (09:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
After the frontal passage last night, high pressure has set in to the area leading to few clouds and increasing winds through the afternoon. On Monday, moisture from a low pressure system east of the Spaceport will inundate the area, causing an increase in cloud cover that tapers off through the morning as the low moves further northeast. This will lead to broken low-topped cumulus and stratocumulus that will begin to dissipate through the launch window. An increased pressure gradient will cause the west to northwest winds to be elevated. The Cumulus Cloud Rule and the Thick Cloud Layer Rule will be the primary concerns for the launch day. As the front moves out of the area, high pressure will begin to build in over the Spaceport Monday night, causing drier conditions and winds from the north to northeast. A few cumulus clouds could develop over the coast in the morning, leading to the Cumulus Cloud Rule being the primary concern for a Tuesday launch attempt.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Moderate |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Moderate |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |