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Safire's plane

Safire is the french operator of environmental research aircraft available to the international scientific community and to the industry.

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Basé à Toulouse, Safire est un outil d'investigation unique pour la recherche climatique et environnementale, la validation satellitaire et le développement aéronautique.
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment on board the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Rear view of the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. Four atmospheric microphysics sensors are positioned under the wings. Under the fuselage, just left of centre, the dropsonde release chute is visible. Released from the plane during flight, these dropsondes have a parachute and carry pressure, temperature and humidity sensors. They are used to obtain vertical profiles of the atmosphere beneath the plane at various points of their trajectory. The Falcon 20…

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Vue de l’arrière du Falcon 20 de Safire
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The ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, landing at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport, seen from the control tower. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It…

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Atterrissage de l’ATR 42 de Safire sur l’aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac
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The Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, landing at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport, seen from the control tower. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of scientific research as part…

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Atterrissage du Falcon 20 de Safire sur l’aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac
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Scientific instrumentation on the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. At the top is the FSSP 100, an instrument that measures the distribution of cloud droplets using the light scattered from a laser beam. In the middle, the reverse-flow probe protects the sensor from the impact of water droplets when passing through clouds. At the bottom, a Rosemount antenna measures the air temperature. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific…

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20170063_0027
Instrumentation scientifique de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Microphysics sensor, referred to as PCASP, part of the scientific instrumentation on the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. This sensor uses a laser beam to characterise atmospheric aerosols. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic…

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Capteur microphysique, PCASP, faisant partie de l’instrumentation scientifique de l’ATR 42
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Dummy microphysics measurement instrument installed on the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. It is designed to comply with certification restrictions when it is necessary to fly without the instrument. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite…

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Maquette d’un instrument de mesure microphysique sur le Falcon 20 de Safire
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Anemometric boom on the front of the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. It can measure, at a high rate, the wind speed relative to the plane in three dimensions via its five-hole probe. The device is used to collect data on atmospheric turbulence. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic…

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Perche anémométrique équipant l’avant du Falcon 20 de Safire
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FSSP 300 instrument on the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The FSSP 300 is an instrument that measures the distribution of cloud droplets using the light scattered from a laser beam. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and…

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Instrument FSSP 300 sur le Falcon 20 de Safire
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Static dischargers (wicks) on the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They help remove the electrostatic charge that builds up on the plane during the flight. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses…

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Déperditeurs d’énergie (antennes) sur le Falcon 20 de Safire
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Static dischargers (wicks) on the Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They help remove the electrostatic charge that builds up on the plane during the flight. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses…

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Déperditeurs d’énergie (antennes) sur le Falcon 20 de Safire
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Service team member from Safire, the French facility for airborne research, putting the front protective covers on the ATR 42. On the ground, sleeves are used to protect the sensitive instruments on the plane, such as the measurement probes. They have to be removed before each flight. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing,…

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Personnel Safire enlevant les protections avant de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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View of the ATR 42 and Falcon 20 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, on the tarmac at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry…

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Vue de l’ATR 42 et du Falcon 20 sur le tarmac de l’aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac
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The ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, taxiing on the tarmac at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for…

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Roulage de l’ATR 42 de Safire, sur le tarmac de l’aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac
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In-flight view, in front of the Pyrenees, of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit…

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Vue en vol devant les Pyrénées de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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View of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, on the tarmac at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for…

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Vue de l’ATR 42 de Safire, sur le tarmac de l’aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac
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Scientific instrumentation on the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. At the top, a mast carries a dummy microphysics measurement instrument that has been designed to comply with certification restrictions when it is necessary to fly without the instrument. Lower down, there is an isokinetic sampler that collects external air to supply chemical measurement or aerosol characterisation instruments. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for…

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Instrumentation scientifique de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Tail unit of the Falcon 20 and, in the background, the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Falcon 20 is a plane used for multidisciplinary research in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, in areas such as remote sensing, chemistry and microphysics. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of scientific research as part of experimental…

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Empennage du Falcon 20 et, à l’arrière-plan, l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Interior view of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, during a scientific flight. The scientists and test engineers are monitoring the measurement processes at IT workstations using software that traces the trajectory of the plane and the evolution curves of values, among other things. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to…

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Vue de l'intérieur de l'ATR 42 de Safire, pendant un vol scientifique
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Interior view of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, during a scientific flight. The scientists and test engineers are monitoring the measurement processes at IT workstations using software that traces the trajectory of the plane and the evolution curves of values, among other things. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to…

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Vue de l'intérieur de l'ATR 42 de Safire, pendant un vol scientifique
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Cockpit of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, during a scientific flight. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of…

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Poste de pilotage de l'ATR 42, de Safire, pendant un vol scientifique
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Cockpit of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, during a scientific flight. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of…

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Poste de pilotage de l'ATR 42, de Safire, pendant un vol scientifique
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Cockpit of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of scientific research as part of experimental…

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Poste de pilotage du Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment on board the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment on board the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment under the fuselage of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment under the fuselage of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of continental surface observation equipment under the fuselage of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes…

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Intégration du matériel d'observation des surfaces continentales dans le Piper Aztec de Safire
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Engineer working on the nose boom of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. Measuring 1.30 m, the boom is heated so it can take measurements in freezing atmospheric conditions. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research,…

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Ingénieur intervenant sur la perche de nez du Piper Aztec de Safire
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Engineer working on the nose boom of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. Measuring 1.30 m, the boom is heated so it can take measurements in freezing atmospheric conditions. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research,…

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Ingénieur intervenant sur la perche de nez du Piper Aztec de Safire
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Engineer working on the nose boom of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. Measuring 1.30 m, the boom is heated so it can take measurements in freezing atmospheric conditions. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research,…

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Personnel intervenant sur la perche de nez du Piper Aztec de Safire
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Installation of the electrical connection to the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, by the head of air operations, who is also one of the three pilots at Safire. Once the plane is connected, scientific experiments will be performed. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a…

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Raccordement électrique du Piper Aztec par le directeur des opérations aériennes
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Installation of the electrical connection to the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, by the head of air operations, who is also one of the three pilots at Safire. Once the plane is connected, scientific experiments will be performed. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a…

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Raccordement électrique du Piper Aztec par le directeur des opérations aériennes
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Service personnel from Safire, the French facility for airborne research, closing the hangar doors at the Toulouse-Francazal airport. The ATR 42 is inside. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical…

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Le personnel Safire fermant les portes du hangar, sur la base aérienne de Francazal
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Pilot using the engine throttle in the cockpit of the Piper Aztec belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. The Piper Aztec is an unpressurised twin-engine piston plane. It is used for taking measurements in the lower troposphere, including measurements relating to urban pollution, air chemistry, turbulence and wind. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of…

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Pilote agissant sur la commande des gaz du Piper Aztec de Safire
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Technician from Safire, the French facility for airborne research, working on one of the radiation sensors on top of the ATR 42. There are also sensors beneath the plane to measure upward radiation. The two measurements make it possible to obtain the net flows at various wavelengths. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics…

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Technicien Safire intervenant sur l'un des capteurs de rayonnement situés au-dessus de l'ATR 42
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Instrumentation technician from Safire, the French facility for airborne research, working on one of the radiation sensors on top of the ATR 42. There are also sensors beneath the plane to measure upward radiation. The two measurements make it possible to obtain the net flows at various wavelengths. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote…

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Technicien instruments Safire intervenant sur l'un des capteurs de rayonnement situés au-dessus de l'ATR 42
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Technical racks inside the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They hold the IT and instrumentation equipment required for in-flight measurements. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite…

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Baies techniques à l’intérieur de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Technical racks inside the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They hold the IT and instrumentation equipment required for in-flight measurements. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite…

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20170063_0018
Baies techniques à l’intérieur de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Cockpit of the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research, during a scientific flight. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite validation and aeronautical development. It uses planes for the benefit of…

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Poste de pilotage de l'ATR 42, de Safire, pendant un vol scientifique
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Technical racks inside the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They hold the IT and instrumentation equipment required for in-flight measurements. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite…

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Baies techniques à l’intérieur de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Technical racks inside the ATR 42 belonging to Safire, the French facility for airborne research. They hold the IT and instrumentation equipment required for in-flight measurements. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing, microphysics and turbulence. Safire is a unit dedicated to climatic and environmental research, satellite…

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20170063_0021
Baies techniques à l’intérieur de l’ATR 42 de Safire
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Service team member from Safire, the French facility for airborne research, putting the front protective covers on the ATR 42. On the ground, sleeves are used to protect the sensitive instruments on the plane, such as the measurement probes. They have to be removed before each flight. The ATR 42 is a plane that has been specially modified for scientific use. It is perfect for taking measurements in the middle troposphere, including measurements relating to chemistry, remote sensing,…

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20170063_0022
Personnel Safire enlevant les protections avant de l’ATR 42 de Safire

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