Transporter-1 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Jan 23, 2021 14:40 - 15:22 UTC (09:40 - 10:22 ET)
Issued
Fri Jan 22, 2021 at 14:40 UTC (09:40 ET)
Forecast Discussion
With the high pressure ridge anchored across the Florida Straits, a frontal system draped across North Florida has slowed. This boundary will bring some added mid and upper-level clouds across Central Florida today, but begin to erode as it tries to push south into the strong ridge. On Saturday, the frontal system will likely be over the Space Coast, bringing isolated showers to the Spaceport while further enhancing the mid-level cloudiness. The primary launch weather concerns Saturday morning are the Thick Cloud Layer Rule associated with the frontal cloudiness and the Cumulus Cloud Rule associated with the showers. On Sunday, the boundary will continue to erode overhead as high pressure builds in from the north. This will begin to decrease the cloudiness and shower coverage through the day. The primary weather concerns Sunday remain the Cumulus Cloud Rule and the Thick Cloud Layer Rule associated with the lingering frontal effects.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |