Predicting the path and intensity of a hurricane is a complex science that employs not just satellite imagery, but also state-of-the-art drones that can dive, sail and fly straight into the heart of the most powerful storms (Wall Street Journal). St. Petersburg plays a role in this important work as a regional base for Saildrone at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.
Click here to watch a video by the Wall Street Journal: The High-Tech Drones Tracking the World's Most Dangerous Storms. You'll also see the Hub at one point in the background!
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