2001 Mars Odyssey Launch Weather Forecast – April 6, 2001

Delta/Mars Odyssey

Launch Weather Forecast

Issued: Friday, April 06, 2001

Valid: Saturday, April 07, 2001

Synopsis

Favorable weather is expected as high pressure will be
building in the Cape Canaveral vicinity today and Saturday.
With the onset of the sea breeze in late morning, there is
a slight chance for cumulus clouds developing late in the
terminal countdown.

           At 11:02 a.m. EDT launch time on Saturday:

                               Sunrise:  7:06 a.m.

                                Sunset:  7:44 p.m.

                                      Clouds

           3,000-5,000 feet, few clouds (1/8 sky coverage)

                                      Winds

           Wind speed at Launch Pad/direction:      10-15 knots/SE

                                    Visibility

           Visibility:                              10+ miles

                                   Temperature

           Temperature:                             81 degrees

                                     Humidity

           Relative Humidity:                       60%

                                     Pressure

           Barometric Pressure:                     30.24

                                 Weather Concerns

           Probability of launch weather criteria

           violation:                               5%

           24-hour delay:                           5%

           48-hour delay:                           5%

Launch forecast by USAF 45th Weather Squadron, Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station