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possession of the Forest Service, “we would expect to do a lot more,” Zajkowski said, noting that it may be used for up to 400 f light hours this year, compared to the 120 hours a year it was used when NASA research protocols had to be followed. The AMS has other uses as well, and the Forest Service will be marketing it to companies and other government agencies when not in use for firefighting duties. “We’ve already flown missions for the USGS (U.S. Geological Service) over Utah Lake where they are monitoring thermal hot springs,” Zajkowski said. In late April, the plane was set to fly a mission for the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a Northern California vineyard where “heat differentials” will be used to to map out soil moisture and provide data for efforts to minimize the among of water that is used on the crops, Zajkowski said. COURTESY NASA AMES AND GOOGLE
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