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Hurricane Helene Hits Florida as NASA Monitors Atmosphere

3/27/2026

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Hurricane Helene struck the Florida coast with significant rain and winds.
NASA's International Space Station detected atmospheric waves with the Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE), installed in 2023, capturing waves that affect the mesosphere 31 to 55 miles up.
The Advanced Mesospheric Temperature Mapper (AMTM) aids in detecting subtle atmospheric changes and improves understanding of how surface weather affects the upper atmosphere, advancing satellite safety and communication stability.

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Hurricane Helene struck the Florida coast with significant rain and winds.
NASA's International Space Station detected atmospheric waves with the Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE), installed in 2023, capturing waves that affect the mesosphere 31 to 55 miles up.
The Advanced Mesospheric Temperature Mapper (AMTM) aids in detecting subtle atmospheric changes and improves understanding of how surface weather affects the upper atmosphere, advancing satellite safety and communication stability.