Alaska Science Forum: Flying machines for the dirty, dull and dangerous

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2011-11-29
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Walker talks unmanned aircraft
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Flying machines for the dirty, dull and dangerous

 

By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)

 

Some places in this world are just too dirty, dull or dangerous for human pilots to fly. An airspace in the latter category is anywhere near gas flares in Alaska’s oilfields. With only a few seconds of warning, flames blast high in the air from a network of pipes, releasing the stress of sucking oil from deep in the ground.

 

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Outreach Office
Poker Flat

Physics Department & Journal Club to answer: “Why are we still studying the aurora?”

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2011-11-11
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Hampton to discuss aurora
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Why we still study the aurora

 

Physics Department & Journal Club to answer:  “Why are we still studying the aurora?”

 

 

Who: Don Hampton, Optical Science Manager Poker Flat Research Range

 

 

Where: GI Auditorium, Elvey Building

 

 

When: Today, Friday, Nov. 11 at 3:45 p.m.

 

 

Abstract: “Why are we still studying the aurora?"

 

 

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Outreach Office
Poker Flat
Space Physics

Poker Flat Research Range included in episode of Ice Road Truckers

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2011-10-03
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Poker Flat makes History Channel
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Crew tours range, watches rocket launch

 

A crew from Ice Road Truckers visited Poker Flat Research Range last launch season. While they were on the range, they toured some of the facilities and witnessed a rocket launch. Their tour made the show. You can watch it for yourself here.

 

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Outreach Office
Poker Flat

Scientists discuss solutions for volcanic disruptions to aviation

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2011-09-12
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Conference looks at volcanic ash risks
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TTCP recap, new collaborations

 

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Department: 
Atmospheric Science
Poker Flat
Remote Sensing
Volcanology

Unmanned aircraft offer options for wildlife observation

Release Date: 2011-06-29

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2011 CONTACT: Amy Hartley, Geophysical Institute information officer, 907-474-5823, amy [dot] hartley [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu

Fairbanks, Alaska— On a two-day trip to the Aleutians earlier this month, researchers from Poker Flat Research Range evaluated the performance of a new unmanned aircraft system that will be used to monitor Steller sea lions.

University of Alaska unmanned aircraft to assist oil spill response

Release Date: 2011-07-25

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2011

CONTACT: Amy Hartley, Geophysical Institute, 907-474-5823, amy [dot] hartley [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu

Scientist analyzes the nucleus of comet Hartley 2

Release Date: 2011-06-17

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June17, 2011

CONTACT: Amy Hartley, Geophysical Institute information officer, 907-474-5823, amy [dot] hartley [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu

Fairbanks, Alaska—Nearly one year ago, a repurposed NASA spacecraft flew by the comet Hartley 2. As a result, a multitude of high-resolution images were gathered over 50 days that allow scientists to understand the nature of the comet’s surface and it’s hidden interior.

Final rocket of 2011 to launch from Poker Flat Research Range

Release Date: 2011-04-22

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2011

CONTACT: Amy Hartley, GI information officer, 907-474-5823, amy [dot] hartley [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu

NASA workshop: Aug. 25

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2011-08-23
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NASA workshop: Aug. 25
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Globe Room, Elvey Building

 

Come meet representatives from Johnson Space Center, Jet Propulsion Lab, and Ames Research Center. Explore possible collaborations in research and education.

 

Make yourself more competitive in proposing to Alaska Space Grant and Alaska NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Solicitations.

 

This is the ideal venue to make connections and sell your research ideas. Come find out how your discipline connects, NASA’s interests are very broad.

 

Where: Globe Room, Elvey Building

 

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Alaska Satellite Facility
Atmospheric Science
Education Group
Mather Library
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Poker Flat
Proposal Office
Remote Sensing
Space Physics

GI demonstration at Tanana Valley State Fair

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2011-08-05
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GI demos at Tanana Valley State Fair
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UAF Day on Tuesday, Aug. 9

Tuesday, August 9 is UAF Day at the Tanana Valley State Fair! This year, several units from the Geophysical Institute will participate with demonstrations in Totem Square from noon until 6 p.m. Staff from the Alaska Satellite Facility, Poker Flat Research Range and the Alaska Volcano Observatory will be available to talk about remote sensing and ASF’s 20th anniversary, display some new unmanned aircraft, as well as volcanic ash modeling. Stop by the GI’s tent to witness some of the exciting research done by our very own faculty, staff and students.

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Alaska Satellite Facility
Outreach Office
Poker Flat
Volcanology

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