DC-8 N817NA Flight #100612

Sensor Payload :

 CAPS, PIP, DAWN, LARGE, LASE, MMS, APR-2, Dropsonde operated. 1 dropsonde reported no data after release. 

Comments :

Dropped 30 sondes. Flight consisted of pattern flown through hurricane Earl located initially at 26 06N / 73 04W at altitudes of 33,000 ft, 35,000 ft and 37,000 ft.  Atmospheric aerosol investigations were conducted northwest of storm at 25,000 ft and 11,000 ft; southwest of storm at 6000 ft and 4000 ft.