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Drones Seek to Unravel How Tornadoes Form
Researchers from University of Colorado and University of Nebraska form the Unmanned Aircraft System and Severe Storms Research Group to fly instrument laden drones into large storms. Drones measure temperature moisture and wind up to 2,500 feet and transmit data via Wi Fi. The team aims to learn how air moves within storms and whether this can improve tornado prediction and understanding. They have flown into about 10 storms since 2009 and seek a $1 million plus grant for a two to three year project. FAA clearance covers 47,000 square miles in Colorado Kansas Nebraska and Wyoming with talks to expand into Oklahoma and Texas.
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Denver
University of Colorado
University of Nebraska
Unmanned Aircraft System and
Adam Houston
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Houston
Colorado
Nebraska
Frew
Federal Aviation Administration
Kansas
Wyoming
FAA
Oklahoma
Texas
Arctic
University