NASA developing Drone that will Predict Volcanic Eruptions
The Volcanic Eruption of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean is a very rare event, due to which scientists want to study it in depth. For this, they are taking the help of special types of drones. In this, a drone unmanned aircraft system named S2 has been developed in collaboration with NASA, which will be able to observe them in very difficult celestial conditions at the time of volcanoes.
Drones are Suitable for such Studies
The most important requirement in this matter is how the volcanic eruption can be predicted. Drones are specially designed for a variety of uses, so that they can reach challenging environments and make observations where humans are difficult to reach. In this context, drones are also a suitable candidate for volcanoes.
Now scientists are also finding drones useful for studying volcanoes. In September last year also, Alaska’s Makushin volcano was also successfully observed by drone. But it is also true that observing the volcano is not easy. Volcanic eruptions create an atmosphere in the air that is not easy for drones to operate.
Flouren Schwander of the Department of Earth Science says, “We had to be really strong for the harmful gases and unstable flight conditions created around the volcano. For this, we built a gas sensing device that can identify the volatility of the volcano.”
America’s unmanned aircraft system is the result of a partnership between NASA and Black Swift Technology. The result of this was that now an aircraft like S2 is developed and is in front of us. After joining the Geological Survey of America, this aircraft is equipped with a new gas detection payload.
Able to take Pictures
For its demonstration flight, the S2 used automatic mechanisms and a programmed flight plan. In this flight the aircraft reached an altitude from which it was able to take high resolution visible optical and thermal images. The images confirmed changes in physical patterns that reflect volcanic activity below ground.
Efforts to Increase Capacity
NASA says that the flights also showed that the gas-detecting ability of sensors on the planes could also indicate changes in the activity of boiling beneath the volcano. In a statement issued by NASA, Eckelstone, executive chief of Black Swift Technology, said that his goal was to continue to enhance the capabilities of the UAS.
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