NASA Crew-4 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Apr 27, 2022 07:47 - 07:57 UTC (03:47 - 03:57 ET)
Issued
Sun Apr 24, 2022 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Breezy onshore flow along with occasional onshore moving Atlantic showers will continue across the Spaceport through early next week as an area of high pressure across the western Atlantic gradually sinks south. The next frontal boundary will move across the southeastern US on Tuesday, slowly dropping into Central Florida Wednesday and Thursday. This boundary will bring increasing clouds and chances for rain, especially on Thursday. The boundary is expected to be south of the area to end the week, with dry conditions as high pressure settles just to the east of the area. Only a few onshore moving clouds are expected for the Friday morning launch opportunity. The main weather concerns for each launch attempt will be the Cumulus Cloud Rule and Flight Through Precipitation.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Flight Through Precipitation
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Ascent Corridor Recovery | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Flight Through Precipitation
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Ascent Corridor Recovery | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Flight Through Precipitation
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Ascent Corridor Recovery | Low-Mod |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |