STS043-96-54
| NASA Photo ID | STS043-96-54 |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Date taken | 1991.08.07 |
| Time taken | 08:24:14 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 28.5° N, 16.1° W
Photo center point: 28.0° N, 16.5° W
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Photo center point: 28.0° N, 16.5° W
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Nadir to Photo Center: Southwest
Spacecraft Altitude: 177 nautical miles (328km)
Country or Geographic Name: | CANARY ISLANDS |
Features: | CLOUD PATTERNS, I. WAKES |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 90 (76-100)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 23° |
Sun Azimuth: | 83° |
Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 100mm |
Camera Tilt: | 12 degrees |
Format: | 5017: Kodak, natural color positive, Ektachrome, X Professional, ASA 64, standard base |
Film Exposure: | Normal |
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Image Caption: STS043-096-054 Von Karmen Vortices, Canary Islands August, 1991
Vortices have formed from strong winds passing the Canary Islands. The volcanic islands can be seen impeding low Stratus clouds as they are transported by the winds, moving from the bottom left to the upper right of the image. Vortices are being formed on the leeward side of the islands. These vortices can extend for several miles (kilometers) before breaking-up and reforming spiral clouds.
Vortices have formed from strong winds passing the Canary Islands. The volcanic islands can be seen impeding low Stratus clouds as they are transported by the winds, moving from the bottom left to the upper right of the image. Vortices are being formed on the leeward side of the islands. These vortices can extend for several miles (kilometers) before breaking-up and reforming spiral clouds.
