Satellites give new insights on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plus sources and flows of ocean microplastic.
Space
Tracking ocean microplastics from space
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 24-28
Highlights include Bloomberg, New York Times and the Detroit News.
Testing advanced space engines here on Earth
U-M is a member of a new $15M institute to improve physics-based modeling of advanced thrusters for human space exploration.
Streamlining aircraft
Joaquim Martins pioneers high-fidelity simulations that bring together multiple disciplines. Recently incorporated into NASA’s open-source software, and being considered for adoption by aircraft manufacturers, the approach has the potential to change the game in aircraft design and other engineering systems.
Pioneering a way to keep very small satellites in orbit
More than 250 students had a hand in a satellite scheduled to launch on January 17th, the first in space for a project to keep nanosats in orbit by harnessing Earth’s magnetic field.
Hurricane-tracking CYGNSS satellite system gets NASA renewal as it expands its reach
Ocean wind tracker is finding new uses for inland studies.
