by Harriett Richardson | Nov 24, 2020 | FAAM
Would you like to join a world leading national science and technology research centre dedicated to atmospheric science? Do you hold a degree or equivalent in a science, earth science or engineering subject, with strong technical skills and experience of supporting...
by Nathan Betts | Sep 3, 2020 | Missions
The FAAM aircraft took to the skies over the North Sea and Norfolk for its first science mission after six months spent mostly in the hangar. The purpose of the post-lockdown mission was to test instruments on board the airborne laboratory, in particular the probes...
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 Nathan Betts | Jul 17, 2019 | Missions
Scientists on board the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) research aircraft have started measuring emissions from ship exhausts off the northwest coast of Portugal. Scientists are collecting measurements to help quantify the impact of...