Queensland University of Technology (QUT) aviation researchers are developing an information system to help Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) make safer emergency landings and better enable their wider commercial use.
Engineering
Jan 5, 2012
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Ash from Chile's volcanic eruptions prompted Australian airline Qantas to ground some domestic services and some flights to New Zealand on Sunday, after plumes drifted across the Pacific.
Earth Sciences
Jun 12, 2011
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From office block windows to power lines and wind turbines, many species of bird are prone to colliding with large man-made objects, many of which appear difficult not to notice to human eyes. A new study published today ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 17, 2011
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Software developed at NASA's Ames Research Center is enabling major fuel savings for airlines and an increase in environmental efficiency.
Software
Oct 27, 2010
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(AP) -- Low-cost airline easyJet PLC unveiled plans Friday to test infrared technology's ability to detect volcanic ash clouds and urged other airlines to help map the ash risk across Europe's skies.
Earth Sciences
Jun 4, 2010
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Britain and Ireland were closing parts of their airspace Wednesday after a fresh cloud of ash arrived from the Icelandic volcano that caused air travel chaos in Europe last month.
Earth Sciences
May 5, 2010
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