DC-8 N817NA Flight #100621

Sensor Payload :

 CAPS, PIP, DAWN, LARGE, LASE, MMS, APR-2, DAWN, and Drop-sondes operated.

Comments :

Observed Hurricane Karl just after landfall in Mexico. Made one butterfly pattern across the center of circulation, then made several circuits of the eye at a radius of 9 to 18 miles. During the transit back to Ft. Lauderdale, surveyed several non-precipitating clouds at various levels. Kelly Neubecker of FAA Airspace and Rules participated on the flight to observe lidar operations and other aspects of the mission.