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Description is given of the ''Zodiak'' project concept for the investi
gation of the kinematic and thermodynamic structure of tropical cyclon
es (TCs) with the use of ''section'' and ''drift'' techniques implemen
ted with the help of an experimental rocket and space complex (RSC). T
he composition, characteristics, and functioning scheme of the RSC are
presented,and the main principles of the experiment planning methodol
ogy are outlined.