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what are storm chaser vehicles made of
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Storm chaser vehicles are typically made of the same materials as standard vehicles (steel, aluminum, plastic, etc.), but are often equipped or modified with additional components for safety and functionality reasons.
Some storm chasers use heavily modified vehicles known as "Tornado Intercept Vehicles" (TIV). These vehicles might have additions like exterior armor plating made from materials such as Kevlar or AR500 steel to protect against hail and debris, hydraulic systems to lower the vehicle to the ground to prevent wind from getting underneath, and bullet-resistant polycarbonate windows.
The interior often includes reinforced roll cages for extra protection. In terms of equipment, they would have advanced GPS systems, weather data collecting instruments such as anemometers and barometers, and often high-tech camera equipment for filming.
It's important to note that not every storm chaser vehicle has these modifications. Many storm chasers use standard SUVs or trucks, sometimes with minor modifications such as hail guards and extra communication or navigation equipment.
Some storm chasers use heavily modified vehicles known as "Tornado Intercept Vehicles" (TIV). These vehicles might have additions like exterior armor plating made from materials such as Kevlar or AR500 steel to protect against hail and debris, hydraulic systems to lower the vehicle to the ground to prevent wind from getting underneath, and bullet-resistant polycarbonate windows.
The interior often includes reinforced roll cages for extra protection. In terms of equipment, they would have advanced GPS systems, weather data collecting instruments such as anemometers and barometers, and often high-tech camera equipment for filming.
It's important to note that not every storm chaser vehicle has these modifications. Many storm chasers use standard SUVs or trucks, sometimes with minor modifications such as hail guards and extra communication or navigation equipment.
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