21 May 1998 -- GOES-9 10.7 Micron Longwave IR
Turbulence Off the California Coast

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No high cloud features were evident over the flight region -- only low-level stratocumulus clouds off the California coast. Note the transverse cirrus bands associated with the stronger jet streak approaching southern Baja California.

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