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Alta-X
Alta-X UAV

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NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

Overview

Alta-X is an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Freefly Systems. It can be equipped with various sensors, such as lidars, cameras, and meteorological instruments, to support atmospheric research. It can carry a payload of up to 35 lbs and has a maximum speed of 60 mph. It has a flight time of approximately 25 minutes with a 20 lb payload.

Online information

https://freeflysystems.com/alta-x

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Western United States, Southeastern United States, California, Montana, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma

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Generic-Atmospheric State (Gen-AtmsState)

Data Products

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