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VCLS DEMO 2 - L-0 Forecast

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Valid Period

Feb 10, 2022 20:00 - 21:00 UTC (15:00 - 16:00 ET)

Issued

Thu Feb 10, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Favorable weather is forecast today as high pressure extends into north Florida. This brings lighter winds from the north and sunny skies with just a few low topped cumulus clouds moving onshore by late afternoon. For backup day Friday, moisture increases as we get into deeper onshore flow from the east with a weak trough over south Florida. This could bring isolated showers northward, just south of the Spaceport, especially later in the day towards the end of the window. Therefore, the POV is 20% Friday for the Cumulus Cloud Rule.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

90%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityN/A

Backup Opportunities

24-Hour Delay

Backup Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityN/A