From the Cockpit: Q&A with NASA Science Pilots

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 13:31 in Astronomy & Space

Flying airborne science missions requires skill, patience and adaptability. The C-130H pilots flying now over the eastern United States measuring carbon dioxide and methane for NASA’s ACT-America field campaign are asked to fly precise routes, giving scientists an opportunity to gather very specific sets of data on sources, absorption and movement of these gases. Readings […]

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