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The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft. Multiple agencies own and operate a C-130, including both NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF)/National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The C-130 has a maximum duration of 10 hours and can reach altitudes of up to 25,000 ft. Different models have different payload capacities, ranging from 13,000 lbs to around 20,000 lbs.
Type
Jet
Data Center
ORNL DAAC
Launch
NASA: 1992; NSF/NCAR: 2015
Objective
Study the middle and lower troposphere
NSF NCAR advances scientific breakthroughs by providing the research community with leading-edge modeling, observational tools, and computing resources.
Instruments Aboard C-130
| Instrument Name | Operational Date(s) | Spectral Resolution | Type of Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor (LVIS) | 2017 - present | Altimeter | |
| Snow Radar | Profilers/Sounder |
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