Before revision: These criteria relate to safety issues and the general success of the launch, as opposed to supplemental data.The Space Shuttle Launch Team Atlas V Launch commit criteria for Atlas V launches are similar to those used for the Atlas V launch of the Mars Science Laboratory Some can be overridden if additional requirements are met.Atlas V MSL Weather Criteria wind at the launch pad exceeds ceiling less than or visibility less than upper-level conditions containing wind shear that could lead to control problems for the launch vehicle.
After revision: 150pxThese criteria relate to safety issues and the general success of the launch, as opposed to supplemental data.The Space Shuttle Launch Team Atlas V Launch commit criteria for Atlas V launches are similar to those used for the Atlas V launch of the Mars Science Laboratory Some can be overridden if additional requirements are met.Atlas V MSL Weather Criteria wind at the launch pad exceeds ceiling less than or visibility less than upper-level conditions containing wind shear that could lead to control problems for the launch vehicle.