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Compare the operational statistics of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron's hurricane tasks from 2004 to 2008. The data includes tasking numbers, flight hours flown each month, reliability metrics, and a summary of operational accomplishments. The squadron performed various technological upgrades and improvements, including software upgrades, deployment of new sondes, and operational learning enhancement. Personnel attended public affairs events, conducted media flights, and participated in airshows throughout the season.
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53rd WRS2008 Hurricane Season I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Season Comparison53rd WRS Tasking ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ’07 ‘08 TASKED 273 355 125 139 244 CANCELLED 70 102 41 63 60 REQUIRED 203 253 84 76 184 ACCOMP 199 246 84 74 183 RELIABILITY 98% 97% 100% 97% 99%
% of Flying Hours by Storm • FAY 15% COASTAL LOW 2% • GUSTAV 15% MARCO 1% • IKE 15% INVEST 1% • HANNAH 9% OTHER 4% • PALOMA 8% (SYNOPTIC, BUOY) • DOLLY 8% • KYLE 8% • BERTHA 5% • CRISTOBOL 4% • EDOUARD 3% • EAST PACIFIC 3%
TCS-08 403 WG Summary Operational: 31 msns, 263 mission hours Total 356 flight hours (including 93 re/deploy) Launched 750 sondes, 250 AXBTs, 24 Buoys Andersen , Yokota, Kadena 75 personnel
J-Model Satellite Ground Station/Aircraft - Latest Software upgrades completed in Dec 08 - CARCAH Backup AVAPS - Latest Software upgrade Sep 08 - Next generation sonde Aug/Sep 09 SFMR -Operational Learning Curve -Overall performance was good -Full Briefing by LTC Talbot Technological Improvements
Public Affairs Media Flights Airshows CHAT