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FAAM is a world-class research facility dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science
DECADES-2: Bringing our data processing capabilities to new heights
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s atmospheric research aircraft takes hundreds of measurements a second across a suite of sensing equipment. Each byte of data is reliably captured, processed and stored for every flight. Our data management system needs to be as robust as...
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. Over the last 2 decades, the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft - a specially adapted BAE-146 aircraft fitted with up to 4 tonnes of...
Learn about the Mid-Life Upgrade
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory will now significantly enhance the services it provides, maximise performance as a research facility, and extend its operation to 2040.
Find out about our five-year programme to transform the facility.
