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Taiwan launches unmanned aircraft for typhoon research

Source(s): FocusTaiwan, Central News Agency
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The Taiwan Typhoon and Flood Research Institute (TTFRI) under the National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs) unveiled for the first time Wednesday its Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) to be used as part of the institute's typhoon research program later this year.

The drone is one of six ordered from Australia in 2015 at a price tag of NT$2.6 million (US$81,500) to NT$4 million, depending on engine variants of single or twin cam cylinders.

With a maximum flying time of 10-18 hours, the drones are equipped with specialized sensors to detect temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction. The setup, modeled around the demands of the TTFRI, will enable researchers to better track and analyze typhoon activity around Taiwan. Furthermore, the system has been demonstrated with a variety of application-specific payloads, including electro-optic/infrared, high-definition survey, mapping and meteorology equipment.

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Hazards Cyclone
Themes Risk identification and assessment Space and aerial technology
Country and region Taiwan (China)
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