NASA Studies Formation of Ice Crystals in Atmosphere That Pose Danger to Aircrafts

NASA Studies Formation of Ice Crystals in Atmosphere That Pose Danger to Aircrafts

ByNews Polite

With an aim to improve aircraft jet engine designs and bolster aviation safety, NASA is studying the formation of ice crystals at high altitudes through its DC-8 airborne laboratory. The study is part of NASA’s High Ice Water Content (HIWC) research activity. The team of researchers is conducting a flight…