Tech Report: Hurricane Hunters Published June 2, 2016 By Air Force TV FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron use high-tech equipment called a “dropsonde” to aid in the forecasting of hurricanes and other tropical storms. The Air Force Tech Report is a video series that gives viewers a quick look at current technology the Air Force uses to fly, fight and win. Related links: - Hurricane Hunters, NOAA stress hurricane preparedness - Hurricane Hunters gather forecast data on record-breaking blizzard