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July 16th, 2019
Student Airborne Researchers Explore California Air QualityDuring summer 2019, 28 undergraduate students are participating in an eight-week NASA airborne science field experience that will immerse them in the agency’s Earth Science research. NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program (SARP), embarking on its 11th year, offers an opportunity for undergraduates majoring in sciences, mathematics and engineering to participate in all aspects of a
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July 9th, 2019
Satellites Find Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the WorldAn unprecedented belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico—and it’s likely here to stay. Scientists at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg’s College of Marine Science used NASA satellite observations to discover and document the largest bloom of macroalgae in the world, dubbed the Great Atlantic Sargassum
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July 2nd, 2019
Looking For Freshwater In All the Snowy PlacesSnowflakes that cover mountains or linger under tree canopies are a vital freshwater resource for over a billion people around the world. To help determine how much freshwater is stored in snow, a team of NASA-funded researchers is creating a computer-based tool that simulates the best way to detect snow and measure its water content
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By John Anderson, Strategic Business Development, FLIR Systems Inc. A new tool is making roof inspections safer, faster, and more efficient by reducing the need for dangerous treks up and across rooftops. Many roof inspectors are now investing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—commonly known as drones—equipped with thermal and visible cameras so they can more
