Michigan Engineering | University of Michigan For 75 years, SPRL has sent instruments skyward to help us better understand Earth, space, our sun and more.
The post Answers Inc. – A brief history of U-M’s Space Physics Research Laboratory appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
Answers Inc. – A brief history of U-M’s Space Physics Research Laboratory
-
The ocean is full of tiny plastic particles – we found a way to track them with satellites
In The Conversation, Chris Ruf explains how CYGNSS can find the source ocean microplastics and aid in future clean up.
The post The ocean is full of tiny plastic particles – we found a way to track them with satellites appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 21-25
Highlights include Vox and the New York Times.
The post In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 21-25 appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 14-18
Highlights include Popular Science, CNet and Science Alert
The post In the news: Michigan Engineering experts June 14-18 appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
Tracking ocean microplastics from space
Satellites give new insights on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plus sources and flows of ocean microplastic.
The post Tracking ocean microplastics from space appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 24-28
Highlights include Bloomberg, New York Times and the Detroit News.
The post In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 24-28 appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
Testing advanced space engines here on Earth
U-M is a member of a new $15M institute to improve physics-based modeling of advanced thrusters for human space exploration.
The post Testing advanced space engines here on Earth appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
Streamlining aircraft
Joaquim Martins pioneers high-fidelity simulations that bring together multiple disciplines. Recently incorporated into NASA’s open-source software, and being considered for adoption by aircraft manufacturers, the approach has the potential to change the game in aircraft design and other engineering systems.
The post Streamlining aircraft appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
Pioneering a way to keep very small satellites in orbit
More than 250 students had a hand in a satellite scheduled to launch on January 17th, the first in space for a project to keep nanosats in orbit by harnessing Earth’s magnetic field.
The post Pioneering a way to keep very small satellites in orbit appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.
-
Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach
Ocean wind tracker is finding new uses for inland studies.
The post Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach appeared first on Michigan Engineering News.