BlueBird-1 - L-1 Day
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Sep 12, 2024 08:52 - 12:52 UTC (04:52 - 08:52 ET)
Issued
Wed Sep 11, 2024 at 14:00 UTC (10:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
A stalled front stretching across the region and above normal atmospheric moisture will continue elevated chances of showers and thunderstorms across the Spaceport this week. The front may be right overhead for the initial launch window early Thursday morning, and combined with a land breeze, the Probability of Violation will be on the higher end, with the Cumulus Clouds Rule, Thick Cloud Layers Rule and Surface Electric Fields Rule all possible. The front is expected to linger near the region Friday morning, however there is a small chance it could lift further north. The front lifting could limit the amount of convective activity near the Spaceport during the backup window, however confidence on this occurring is low. The PoV Friday morning is slightly lower, with the Cumulus Clouds Rule and Surface Electric Fields Rule a possibility during the period.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Thick Cloud Layer Rule
- Surface Electric Fields Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low-Mod |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Surface Electric Fields Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |