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Ocean gliders track underwater heat off Hawaiʻi to aid hurricane forecasts
Original: Ocean gliders track subsurface conditions to support hurricane forecasts off Hawaiʻi
Ocean gliders are being deployed off Hawaiʻi to measure subsurface conditions such as water temperature and heat content that influence how storms intensify. The data feeds into hurricane forecast models, helping meteorologists better predict storm behaviour near the islands. Observers highlight the effort as a low-cost way to close gaps in forecasting where storms cross warm ocean water.
Why now: Interest in better hurricane forecasting tools for Hawaiʻi, likely tied to storm-season concerns in the Pacific.
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