by Eleanor Dixon | Jan 10, 2024 | FAAM, Missions
The view from the window of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory atmospheric research aircraft during the MEWS campaign – image credit: Patryk Lakomiec In 2023 the FAAM Airborne Laboratory launched a unique opportunity for environmental researchers to use the specially...
by Eleanor Dixon | Dec 20, 2023 | FAAM, Missions
This week’s Reykjanes eruption is not expected to produce much ash, and scientists advise that it is unlikely that there will be impacts on air travel this time around.But 13 years ago the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökul erupted, sending a plume of volcanic ash over...
by Eleanor Dixon | Dec 18, 2023 | FAAM, Mid-Life Upgrade
Ever wanted to explore a research aircraft? Find out how we are creating a virtual tour of our airborne laboratory. Why create a virtual tour of our atmospheric research aircraft? We want more people to be able to learn about and experience our world-leading...
by Eleanor Dixon | Dec 12, 2023 | FAAM, Mid-Life Upgrade
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory research aircraft is used to measure chemicals in the atmosphere. Through the Mid-Life Upgrade, a programme of work set to maximise performance and extend operation to 2040, we are boosting our aircraft’s atmospheric chemistry...
by Eleanor Dixon | Nov 27, 2023 | Events, FAAM, Mid-Life Upgrade
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science invites the environmental science community to a full-day forum focused on the future capabilities of our research aircraft facility, the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, at Cranfield University on Thursday 25 January...
by Eleanor Dixon | Nov 22, 2023 | FAAM
Location: FAAM Airborne Laboratory, Cranfield, Milton KeynesSalary: £45,585 to £54,395 per annumContract length: OngoingContract type: Full TimeClosing date: Midnight on Tuesday 2 January 2024Interview date: Tuesday 16 January 2024...
