Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes Mission NASA's ER-2 aircraft flew over hurricane Dennis as part of the Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes "TSCP" Mission. This 28-day field mission sponsored by NASA's Science Mission Directorate is studying the bursting conditions for tropical storms, hurricanes and related phenomena. The flight originated from TSCP's base-of-operations in San Juan Santa Maria airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Photo Description NASA's ER-2 takes off from the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, to collect hurricane data during the Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes mission. July 6, 2005 NASA Photo / Bill Ingalls ED05-0149-1 NASA Identifier: 256028main_ED05-0149-1_full