ISS Detects Atmospheric Waves Linked to Hurricane Helene
ISS Detects Atmospheric Waves Linked to Hurricane Helene
US · Published Mar 27, 2026
ISS detected previously unknown atmospheric waves linked to Hurricane Helene.
The waves were observed 55 miles above Earth in the mesosphere, revealing how hurricanes can affect conditions far above.
The study highlights the interconnectedness of Earth's weather systems and the potential impact on satellite operations.
ISS observes waves from Hurricane Helene
The International Space Station (ISS) has observed a novel atmospheric phenomenon associated with Hurricane Helene, which recently brought severe weather to the Florida coast. NASA reports that 'atmospheric waves' were detected approximately 55 miles above Earth in the mesosphere, a region influenced by significant ground-based weather events. The Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE) on the ISS captured these waves, which are invisible from the ground, demonstrating how hurricanes can affect atmospheric conditions far above the planet. This discovery emphasizes the interconnectedness of Earth's weather systems and the upper atmosphere, offering new insights into how surface storms can propagate upward and potentially affect satellite operations.
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