Airborne Science Program Summary of Facilities at NASA-DrydenThe Airborne Science Program (Code P) facilities include aircraft, core sensors, and support facilities and equipment. The Airborne Science Branch has three aircraft, two high altitude aircraft (ER-2s), and a medium altitude aircraft (DC-8). These facilities are described in Figures 1 through 2. Figure 3 summarizes the sensor systems available and identifies on which aircraft they are flown. Figure 4 shows the spectral characteristics of major Airborne Science scanners and radiometers available. The MODIS Airborne Simulator aboard the ER-2 has limited availability due to high demand within the EOS science community. Dryden coordinates with Ames Research Center who maintains a data facility for the processing, archiving, and analyzing aircraft data, as well as a new calibration laboratory for spectral and radiometric characterization of sensors. Further information on these Airborne Science facilities may be obtained by contacting the respective NASA/DFRC Aircraft point of contact or NASA Airborne Sensor Facility Manager as follows:
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