Flight Reports EPOCH: NASA Hurricane Research Mission Logs

From July 27, 2017, through August 31, 2017, this dataset contains flight reports from the East Pacific Origins and Characteristics of Hurricanes (EPOCH) project. The reports document flight number, purpose, and logged hours for a NASA airborne science program aimed at sampling tropical cyclogenesis and training the next generation of NASA Airborne Science Program leadership. The primary data is available in PDF format.

Use Cases

• Analyzing flight patterns and operational hours for hurricane research missions based on logged flight hours.
• Studying the planning and execution of scientific field programs based on documented flight purposes.
• Training program development for airborne science leadership based on the EPOCH project's structure and goals.

Strengths

• Clear temporal coverage from July 27 to August 31, 2017.
• Direct provenance from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
• Serves a dual purpose of scientific data collection and documented training program.

Limitations

• Column names and exact data structure are not specified in the provided metadata.
• Conflicting metadata: one platform lists a last updated date of 2026-04-10, which is inconsistent with the 2017 project date and may indicate a metadata error.
• The dataset size, row count, and specific license terms are not detailed.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Logs generated during the execution of the EPOCH airborne science field program.

Time Range

July 27, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Freshness

2026-04-10 03:18:10.315984 (from datagov, but conflicts with project date)

Geography

East Pacific region, inferred from project name and hurricane research focus.