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STS-114 Return To Flight Launch Mission Execution Forecast (Forwarded)
45th Weather Squadron
45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida Launch Mission Execution Forecast Vehicle: STS-114 Return To Flight Issued: 11 July 2005/1100Z (0700 EDT) Valid: 13 July 2005 Launch Weather Team: (321) 853-8484 Synoptic Discussion: Tropical Depression Dennis is inland over NE Mississippi, and high pressure is building back in over the Western Atlantic. On launch day, the high pressure ridge will remain north of KSC causing southeasterly flow over the area. Morning coastal showers are expected, and possibly thunderstorm activity over KSC as the sea breeze develops during the late morning/early afternoon, but the sea breeze should migrate inland by launch time. Still, there is a threat the storms associated with the sea breeze will be within 20NM of the Shuttle Landing Facility at launch time, causing a concern for Return to Launch Site weather. Clouds Coverage Bases (feet) Tops (feet) Cumulus 3/8 Scattered 3,000 5,000 Altocumulus 3/8 Scattered 8,000 9,000 Cirrus 3/8 Scattered 25,000 26,000 Weather: Thunderstorms Inland Visibility: 7 miles Wind: 120 deg / 10-15 KT (60 foot pad winds) Temperatu 86 F RH: 70% Dewpoint: 75 F Probability of KSC weather prohibiting launch: 30% Probability of KSC weather prohibiting Tanking: 5% Primary concern(s): Cumulus clouds, RTLS weather. Probability of KSC weather prohibiting launch for 24-hour delay 40% Probability of KSC weather prohibiting Tanking: 5% Primary concern(s): Cumulus clouds, lightning, anvils, RTLS weather. Probability of KSC weather prohibiting launch for 48-hour delay 40% Probability of KSC weather prohibiting Tanking: 5% Primary concern(s): Cumulus clouds, lightning, anvils, RTLS weather. Sunrise: 13/0634 EDT Sunset: 13/2022 EDT 14/0635 EDT 14/2022 EDT 15/0635 EDT 15/2022 EDT Moonrise: 13/1244 EDT Moonset: 14/0041 EST Illumination: 13 July 44% 14/1340 EDT 15/0111 EDT 14 July 54% 15/1439 EDT 16/0145 EDT 15 July 64% Next forecast will be issued: 12 July 2005, 0700 EDT |
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