H.E.R.V. (Hurricane Eyewall Research Vehicle) by Mike Theiss      Mission: Record wind speed and barometric pressure from the eyewall and eye of a major Hurricane !         << Click on thumbnails to enlarge                   The H.E.R.V. (Hurricane Eyewall Research Vehicle) is a customized Chevy Tahoe truck designed to give "Ultimate Chase" the mobility and safety needed to document all major Hurricanes in the continental United States. It is the ultimate storm chasing mobile that's sole mission is to document every aspect of a Hurricanes inner eyewall and calm eye. The H.E.R.V. is equip with the tools needed for capturing both video and weather data (Wind Speed, Wind Direction and Barometric Pressure) from the most extreme and powerful Hurricanes. The data collected will be submitted to The National Hurricane Center to be used in their final storm reports.     Follow Mike Theiss on twitter and stay tuned for updates on the H.E.R.V. as well as other storm information and photography tips at: www.Twitter.com/MikeTheiss     Media Outlets:     Mike Theiss will be blogging for Wunderground during Hurricane Missions to give full chase accounts with weather data, photos, videos and stories. Please stay connected with http://www.WunderGround.com         Mike is a frequent contributor to The Weather Channel providing "Live" weather reports during Hurricane intercepts as well as shooting extreme news video. Watch TWC during the 2013 Hurricane season for wind reports and more from the H.E.R.V.   H.E.R.V. Corporate Sponsors:     Bullet liner is a state of the art protective coating that is sprayed on the entire exterior of the H.E.R.V. Bullet Liner’s permanent bond characteristics have the added benefit of fade resistance due to its superior UV protection which helps maintain its signature high gloss finish. Bullet Liner comes from over 30 years of experience. http://www.BulletLiner.com       R.M.Young provided the H.E.R.V. with a rugged Wind Anemometer, Barometer and Data Logger to collect the best and most accurate data during Hurricane landfalls. This same marine model (04106) wind monitor/anemometer was tested in NASA's wind tunnel up to 252 mph and it not only survived, but responded correctly! http://www.YoungUSA.com   Special Thanks to Jon Bowser - Meteorological Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Expert and personal friend...   Lightforce Performance Lighting has provided the H.E.R.V. with the strongest and brightest lights on the market to give the lighting needed to document Hurricanes that make landfall at night. Without lightforce performance lighting our Hurricane Mission would be in the dark ! http://www.lightforce.com/       Goodyear has provided the H.E.R.V. with the most rugged and durable tires on the market. The tires will drive over debris and nails with no problem. http://www.Goodyear.com       Cottrell custom welding in Key Largo, Florida has helped and sponsored with the fabrication of the instrument rack and other important improvements made to the H.E.R.V. that require professional welding. 101801 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, Florida       3M Ultra Safety film covers all the windows in the H.E.R.V. The 42 micro-layers make this film unique as well as tough and tear-resistant. This film delivers superior performance over standard polyester films in blast and impact events, yet still maintains a high level of optical clarity. Click Here to learn more     Sundiver Snorkel Tours - Key Largo, Florida   Sundiver Snorkel Tours in Key Largo Florida sponsors the H.E.R.V. with numerous items needed to complete this mission including the biggest contribution of engine maintenance... http://www.SnorkelingIsFun.com     Ultimate Chase, Inc (Stock Video and Photos)   Ultimate Chase, Inc. sponsored the Chevy Tahoe vehicle that was converted into the "Ultimate Hurricane Tank" or the H.E.R.V. http://www.UltimateChase.com       Contact Information: Mike Theiss   Ultimate Chase, Inc. P.O. Box 233 Key Largo, FL 33037   Phone: 305-394-6000 mike@ultimatechase.com   Website copyright notice below: "Ultimate Chase" ® is a registered trademark of Ultimate Chase, Inc. All photographs, video stills, and sample video throughout this site are copyrighted and protected under United States and International copyright laws. The photographs, video stills, and video may not be reproduced in any form, downloaded, stored, or manipulated without prior permission from © Ultimate Chase, Inc. All Rights Reserved. H.E.R.V. - Hurricane Eyewall Research Vehicle Brand © 2010 Ultimate Chase, Inc.