A team of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Cincinnati is testing a tiny new aerial system designed to fly above fires to calculate the scope of damage and the anticipated path the fire will take.
Atmospheric Science Explains an Ageless Inspiration
The sight of shafts of light streaming down from the heavens through a layer of clouds has inspired centuries of artists, scientists and philosophers. Atmospheric scientists describe this phenomenon with the term crepuscular rays, referring to the typical sunrise or sunset observation times. Enjoy this unique perspective from the International Space Station!
Montana Drone Aces Maiden Voyage
The Nov. 1 FAA-approved test flight of a home-grown unmanned aircraft system (UAS) underscores Montana's desire for a piece of the coming multimillion-dollar commercial market.
Thailand World Heritage Site Under Water
A NASA EO-1 satellite image reveals that when the Chao Phraya River spilled its banks in October, Thailand's historic city Ayutthaya wasn't spared.
European Turmoil Threatens Earth Observation Budgets
Those responsible for setting and financing European space programs are trying to hash out space funding priorities against a backdrop of tremendous financial turmoil.
Stubborn Chile Volcano Rumbles On
Nearly five months after its first eruption, these satellite images reveal that Chile's Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano continued to erupt in late October. Do you know what tephra and lahars are?
Do You Have What It Takes to Fly a Drone?
A New Mexico State University professor is studying unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilot performance and behavior, with the aim of creating guidelines for commercial UAS flights.
Icy Nor'easter Buries Northeastern States
As if Hurricane Irene wasn't enough, Mother Nature dealt the U.S. Northeast another blow in late October, dumping as much as 32 inches of wet, unseasonable snow, leaving millions without power.
Night Lights Glimmer from Above and Below
The creative minds of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station are always on the alert for a great photograph of Earth, and this one doesn't disappoint. This night image of the Midwestern United States has it all”city and suburban lights below, the green glow of the aurora borealis above. You can even see lightning from an East Coast storm!
New Portable UAS Available for Public Safety
Small enough to fit in the trunk of a car, AeroVironment's new Qube unmanned aircraft system can be unpacked, assembled and ready for flight in less than five minutes.
