VCLS DEMO 2 - L-2 Days
Astra
Valid Period
Feb 10, 2022 18:00 - 21:00 UTC (13:00 - 16:00 ET)
Issued
Tue Feb 8, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (08:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A cold front moves through today, bringing a steady rain by the afternoon, lingering into Wednesday morning. Clearing begins by Wednesday late morning as a surface high moves into north Florida behind it through early Friday before retreating to the northeast. This will bring dry, sunny skies with a cool morning 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 towards 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
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Solar Activity | N/A |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Solar Activity | N/A |