 In addition , Stormfury had been a primary generator of funding for the Hurricane Research Division . While the project was operational , the HRD 's budget had been around $ 4 million ( 1975 USD ; $ 16 million 2008 USD ) , with a staff of approximately 100 people . Today , the HRD employs 30 people and has a budget of roughly $ 2 @.@ 6 million each year . 
