Tag: drone tech
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How Meteorologists Use Drones to Improve Storm Forecasting Accuracy
Researchers are deploying specialized drones into the heart of supercell thunderstorms to bridge a critical data gap in meteorology. Current radar systems struggle to monitor the lowest 2,000 feet of the atmosphere, where tornadoes often form, due to the Earth’s curvature and physical obstructions. By flying rugged, sensor-equipped aircraft like the Caelus directly into storm…
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U.S. Military Launches Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University to Train Troops Against Drone Threats
The U.S. Military has initiated the first Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems University (JCU) to train about 1,000 troops annually in response to the increasing use of drones in modern warfare. This initiative comes as the military recognizes the transforming impact of small, inexpensive, commercially available drones on combat scenarios. The JCU aims to…