ORACLES

A Flight, a Sunset and a Traditional Namibian Braai

Field campaigns are hectic. Everyone is always thinking ahead to the next flight, rarely taking the opportunity to experience the,…

Student Shadow Program Sees ORACLES in Action

It’s day 11 of the NASA ORACLES Student Shadowing Program and I’m still bursting with excitement; what an absolute wonder…

Prepping for First Flight

We finally launched the ER-2 on its first science mission yesterday after two weeks waiting for fuel, parts and equipment.…

ORACLES in Flight

August 31, 2016 I usually hate putting in earplugs, but the roar of the P-3 plane makes me get over…

Studying African Fires from the Skies

As the soaking rains of the summer wet-season subside in early July, the vast savannas of the southern half of…