Fire & Ice: NASA Airborne Science

Location: Forum Stage 9 - Appareo Aviation

Presenter: Susan Bell

NASA’s Airborne Science Program tackles the extremes of scientific research around the globe, from devastating wildfires in the West to the calving fronts of Antarctic ice sheets. Aircraft range from a one-of-a-kind DC-8 airborne laboratory to the high-altitude ER-2. Learn about fire and ice missions (and many more!) in this fast-paced talk featuring videos from the field, behind-the-scenes photos, details of specialized aircraft, and the impacts of NASA’s research.

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