Photos and Filming
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science, who manages the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, have developed a bank of high quality photography that shows the breadth of people and roles that make atmospheric science happen.
Images of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory can be downloaded via Flickr and used for non-commercial purposes, with credit to National Centre for Atmospheric Science. Each image is provided with an example short description, which can be used as alternative text to describe the image for people with visual impairments.
Visitors to the facility may wish to take photographs of the aircraft and its surroundings. We have guidance on photography and filming in the facility, which also applies during flight and when the aircraft is overseas on campaign. Specific questions about taking photos of the aircraft should be sent to comms@ncas.ac.uk.
The FAAM Aircraft in Hangar
The FAAM aircraft in the Cranfield hangar
FAAM inside the Hangar
FAAM Open Doors
The aircraft opens its doors in the hangar for visitors
FAAM in the Hangar
FAAM in the Sky
FAAM over the UK Channel
FAAM flying over the UK Channel, as low as 50 feet above sea level
Cloud Droplet Probe
This instrument measures cloud droplet number and size
Air Motion
This instrument is fitted to the aircraft’s nose, and measures wind turbulence in 3 dimensions
Filter Sampling
This instrument is used to collect particulate samples onto filters for post-flight laboratory analysis
FAAM Aircraft on CLARIFY Campaign
The aircraft flies above Ascension Island as part of the CLARIFY campaign
FAAM Commercial Use
The aircraft has previously carried out work over a North Sea oil platform.
FAAM Measuring Desert Dust
The aircraft measures desert dust as part of the ICE-D campaign, taken by Hannah Price
FAAM over Iceland
The FAAM aircraft helps to monitor volcanic gas emissions over Iceland
FAAM on MACSSIMIZE campign
FAAM flying over Alaska measuring heat/light reflection from snow covered tundra and sea ice, taken by Hannah Price
Scientists onboard FAAM
Freya Lumb working onboard the FAAM aircraft during the PICASSO campaign
Instrument Modifications
James Dorsey working on an instrument for the PICASSO campaign
Hannah Price working on instrument modifications
Chris Reed working in the laboratory
Scientist making precise alterations
FAAM scientists working in the laboratory
Scientist making precise alterations
Avalon Working on the Aircraft
Dean outside the Aircraft Hangar
FAAM on the Runway
