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VCLS DEMO 2 - L-1 Day

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Valid Period

Feb 10, 2022 18:00 - 21:00 UTC (13:00 - 16:00 ET)

Issued

Wed Feb 9, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Showers will taper off by mid-morning followed by clearing skies in the afternoon as a surface high moves into north Florida tonight through Friday. This will bring dry weather, lighter winds and mostly sunny skies for launch day Thursday with the only concern being a rare cumulus cloud moving right over the pad. For backup day Friday, moisture increases as we get into deep onshore flow from the east with a weak trough over south Florida. This could bring isolated showers northward nearing the Spaceport, especially later in the day towards the end of the window. Therefore, the POV is 30% 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

70%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Upper-Level Wind ShearLow
Solar ActivityN/A