2e. Science_Fladeland.pdf

This PDF is a presentation about NASA Ames Research Center's Airborne Science Program, detailing their capabilities, technologies, and ongoing projects in earth and space science research. The presentation covers the NASA Ames Science Directorate's work across three primary domains: Earth Sciences, Space Sciences and Astrobiology, and Space Biosciences, highlighting their strategic centers like the Mars Climate Modeling Center, GeneLab, and NASA Earth Exchange.

The slides showcase NASA Ames' extensive airborne science capabilities, including multiple remote sensing approaches (multispectral, hyperspectral, RADAR, thermal imaging, and LIDAR), a diverse fleet of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and advanced sensor facilities. Key projects include the FireSense wildland fire management initiative, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX), and the Geological Earth Mapping Experiment (GEMx). The presentation emphasizes NASA Ames' expertise in developing and calibrating airborne sensors, managing complex flight projects globally, and exploring partnerships to advance scientific research and instrument development for future satellite missions.