Lasers are improving the way we can forecast the weather 🌬️ Hurricanes and severe storms can be disastrous and develop rapidly which is why it’s important for communities to have as much information about them as early as possible. The Aerosol Wind Profiler (AWP) is an instrument NASA is using to produce 3D profiles of wind direction, wind speed, and aerosol concentration. This highly detailed and accurate wind data from different altitudes can significantly improve our ability to forecast and