US researchers warn of hurricane detail

Due to the impact of climate change, the world is witnessing more storms with increasingly intense intensity. To better cope with this problem, US scientists are developing a warning system capable of providing detailed information about the intensity and direction of the storms.

At the University of Florida (USA), engineer Michael Kreig tested his automatic submarine under cold water. Not far away, his colleagues are gathering data on the aerodynamic properties of a mini-flying machine.

These experiments seem to be unrelated but combined into one another will be able to provide real-time data on storms to meteorologists. So far, the intensity and trajectory of the storms are often difficult to predict accurately, as information from satellite imagery and storm probes is extremely limited.

Image of the United States amidst Hurricane Sandy. (Photo: AFP)

"The common surface between the ocean and the atmosphere plays an important role in providing strength to storms ," said Kamran Mohseni, of the University of Florida . But there is also an array where we lack information in predictions . '

To overcome this problem, Professor Mohseni and his colleagues are investigating the introduction of automatic flying equipment into the storm. The mini-planes will collect and send immediate information about atmospheric conditions to the center. At the same time, submarines operating beneath the surface of the ocean will also help to complete the picture of the path and intensity of the storm.

"They will absorb water through this tube and then release the thrust through the same place, similar to the toner's moving mechanism ," said engineer Michael Krieg . This will help keep the submarine stable underwater while tracking a storm. '

Although still in beta testing, scientists hope the system will be put into use in the near future, helping people cope better with storms.