NOAA: Drones Are Helping Scientists Understand Major Weather Events
November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 13 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
When it comes to data collection, uncrewed aerial systems -- known as UAS or drones -- are critical research tools. They've helped scientists take surveys of fur seal and polar bear populations, mapped important salmon habitat, and are even in testing to improve hurricane forecasts. Drones can take large amounts of high-quality, high-resolution images, can reach ar . . .
When it comes to data collection, uncrewed aerial systems -- known as UAS or drones -- are critical research tools. They've helped scientists take surveys of fur seal and polar bear populations, mapped important salmon habitat, and are even in testing to improve hurricane forecasts. Drones can take large amounts of high-quality, high-resolution images, can reach ar . . .