Cyclone Susan

  • Released Thursday, January 21, 1999
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The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite was launched in November 1997. An early TRMM observation was Cyclone Susan, which barreled through the South Pacific Ocean in the second week of January 1998. TRMM measured the storm's rain height and coverage.

A slice through the cyclone showing a surface of constant precipitation density colored by surface rainfall amounts. Data taken by TRMM on January 7, 1998.

Video slate image reads, "Cyclone SusanAn early TRMM observation was Cyclone Susan, which barreled through the South Pacific Ocean in the second week of January 1998. TRMM measured the storm's rain height and coverage.  Red color indicates rainfall exceeding 5 centimeters per hour".

Video slate image reads, "Cyclone Susan
An early TRMM observation was Cyclone Susan, which barreled through the South Pacific Ocean in the second week of January 1998. TRMM measured the storm's rain height and coverage. Red color indicates rainfall exceeding 5 centimeters per hour".



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This page was originally published on Thursday, January 21, 1999.
This page was last updated on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT.


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