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Four rockets launch from UAF research range
From the Alaska Dispatch:
In an “unusual if not unprecedented” night of activity meant to take advantage of near ideal weather conditions, scientists successfully launched four rockets into the upper atmosphere from the University of Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range, northeast of Fairbanks, Sunday night.
A fifth research rocket, meant to be shot into the heart of an active aurora above Kaktovik, has yet to launch.
Two of the rockets launched Sunday night gathered data that researchers hope will eventually answer questions about turbulence in the upper atmosphere. The other two emitted a white vapor designed to make turbulence visible in the margin of atmosphere and space about 60 miles from the ground.
A fifth research rocket, meant to be shot into the heart of an active aurora above Kaktovik, has yet to launch.
Two of the rockets launched Sunday night gathered data that researchers hope will eventually answer questions about turbulence in the upper atmosphere. The other two emitted a white vapor designed to make turbulence visible in the margin of atmosphere and space about 60 miles from the ground.
More:
http://www.adn.com/article/20150126/four-rockets-launch-uaf-research-range
