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News Release 15-057
Scientists tackle mystery of thunderstorms that strike at night
Researchers will spend six weeks this summer probing nighttime thunderstorms on the Great Plains
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PECAN scientists are studying nighttime thunderstorms.
Credit: NOAA
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As part of PECAN, researchers will fan out across the U.S. Great Plains at night.
Credit: NASA
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PECAN involves atmospheric scientists from eight research laboratories and 14 universities.
Credit: PECAN Project
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During PECAN, the UW's King Air research aircraft will fly in clear air.
Credit: University of Wyoming
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A NSF Doppler-on-Wheels (DOW) will take part in PECAN.
Credit: Center for Severe Weather Research
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Through PECAN, scientists hope to make discoveries that will help forecast severe storms.
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