SUMO on the Snow
Scientists studying the Antarctic atmosphere use small radio-controlled planes, like the Small Unmanned Meteorological Observer (SUMO), above, which has a wingspan of just over 30 inches. Read more about flying UAVs around the south pole for science in this March 2014 article in The Antarctic Sun.
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