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A 4x10 grid of images. Image one shows a person looking at a computer screen. Image two shows a wood burning stove inside a laboratory. Image three shows a person stood outside holding a notebook. Image four shows a doppler lidar on a rooftop. Image five shows a tree fallen in a road. Image six shows an animation of a woman sat reading by a window. Image seven shows a research aircraft inside a hangar. Image eight shows red and orange vertical stripes. Image nine shows a person wearing a red winter coat stood on ice sheet in front of scientific instrument. Image ten shows a cityscape at sunrise. Image eleven shows an electric bus charging. Image twelve shows a sunrise with dark grey clouds, sandy brown grass, trees and bushes.

December 18, 2024

From AI to Ice Sheets: How we advanced atmospheric science in 2024

We’re looking back on our top science stories from this year, highlighting the contributions we have made towards atmospheric science.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

View of a cloudy blue sky from above from within the cockpit of an aircraft. A person looks at a computer display of an aircraft's track - they are wearing headphones and a green uniform.

November 21, 2024

Research aircraft and EarthCARE satellite track clouds in unison for better weather and climate p...

Scientists are decoding clouds from space to improve weather and climate predictions, with calibration support from NCAS's FAAM Airborne Laboratory.

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Small weather sensing drone flying upwards through white clouds and blue skies with green land below.

October 24, 2024

Uncrewed aerial systems and their role in low carbon cutting edge environmental science

NERC commissioned UK environmental science centres to review the role of Uncrewed Aerial Systems in support of low-carbon environmental science research.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

White and blue research aircraft parked outside. Large refuelling truck parked next to the aircraft. Grey sky and clouds in background.

August 15, 2024

FAAM Airborne Laboratory to use sustainable fuel for home-based flying

FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft now has a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel at its home base.

#Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

A blue and white aircraft with the door open near the cockpit.

July 16, 2024

Fly high from home: Embark on a virtual tour of our atmospheric research aircraft

Take a virtual tour of our research aircraft and see behind the scenes of atmospheric science at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.

#FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Public Engagement

Two people wearing casual clothes and harnesses stand inside an aircraft, which is fitted out with scientific equipment.

July 16, 2024

Research Runway: Tracking harmful air pollutants over the West Midlands

Scientists use research aircraft to track air pollution over the West Midlands.

#Air Pollution #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

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May 30, 2024

Job Opportunity: Mid-Life Upgrade Project Planner

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory is looking for a mid-life upgrade project planner role in Cranfield, Milton Keynes.

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Interior of an aircraft fitted with scientific instruments, with 3 people wearing hi-vis jackets sitting and standing inside.

May 14, 2024

Get ready to explore our atmospheric research aircraft this summer

Visit the FAAM Airborne Laboratory this summer at a UK airshow, or by taking a virtual 3D tour of the unique research aircraft.

#FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Public Engagement

Blue and white aircraft flies low above blue sea. White cliffs in the background.

March 14, 2024

Celebrating 20 years of science flying with the FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Saturday 9 March 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the first science flight made by our atmospheric research aircraft.

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An electric tug vehicle sits in front of the nose of a large white and blue aircraft.

February 19, 2024

Sustainable towing equipment for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory now has an electric-powered aircraft tug to reduce carbon emissions from the research facility’s operation.

#Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Person with shoulder-length hair and a striped shirt looks closely at a large illuminated globe, in a dark room. They touch the globe with both hands.

January 23, 2024

Event: Bridging Horizons in Atmospheric Science for the early career community

A symposium for the early career atmospheric science community and NCAS training course alumni on 20-21 March 2024.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Centre for Environmental Data Analysis

Underside of a blue aircraft wing, above clouds, with a small shadow of the aircraft cast onto the clouds below, with a pastel coloured circular rainbow around the shadow - known as a halo.

January 16, 2024

Research Runway: Understanding how Earth’s electric fields affect clouds and aerosols

Scientists use research aircraft to better understand how the Earth’s natural electric fields affect clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere.

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