MULTI-COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL STORM OBSERVATORY

Monday October 13, 2008     

ECHO

ECHO was MESO's second mobile lab to be added to the fleet. This 2nd-generation mobile lab built on our original prototype vehicle, McWAR (decomissioned in 2001), and included more modern equipment and rugged construction. The vehicle that became ECHO is a 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 box-style ambulance. It was decommissioned in 2006 due to excessive upkeep and operation costs.



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Overhead console in the main cabin. Here are the weather station controls/display and radio settings.
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ECHO just prior to Chase 2003.
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Kids get to learn about ECHO at "Touch a Truck" in Fort Thomas, KY.
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Main console in the rear cabin.
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Another view of the work area in the rear of the truck.
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ECHO in December 2004.