by Harriett Richardson | Feb 7, 2020 | FAAM
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory is a major UK platform that provides in-situ and remotely sensed observational data about the atmosphere. The FAAM Science Strategy Committee is a key element of the management of the FAAM facility, providing leadership, advising on...
by Harriett Richardson | Feb 4, 2020 | FAAM
FAAM has completed a major navigation upgrade for its airborne lab, ahead of research flights across the Atlantic Ocean. The onboard navigation and flight management systems have been completely replaced to comply with new standards and expand the aircraft’s near...
by Harriett Richardson | Oct 10, 2019 | FAAM
This autumn we’ll be taking some time out on the ground for our annual maintenance checks, which involves a major strip-down of the aircraft to make sure it’s in excellent airworthy condition. The FAAM team just finished a very busy period of operations...
by Harriett Richardson | Oct 10, 2019 | FAAM
FAAM has commissioned a major navigation upgrade! To make sure the FAAM aircraft meets new standards and to expand its near-global reach, the aircraft’s navigation system is being completely replaced this winter in time for science flying early next year. More precise...