Those looking up at the sky may have recently witnessed an unusual plane flying over Cairns.
Their eyes aren’t playing tricks on them – throughout this month and next, the Max Planck Institute of Chemistry from Mainz, Germany, along with scientific partners including CQUniversity researchers – are measuring atmospheric molecular quantities in the maritime continent using a large business jet that’s jam-packed with probes and associated instruments.
CQUniversity’s senior lecturer in Geography Dr Michael Hewson, along with Aviation expert Professor Doug Drury are participating in the research project by observing satellite remote sensing of the atmosphere, and providing insights into Australian weather patterns.
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