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Meet Caroline Cox, Earth Observation Algorithm Scientist with RAL Space. She works on satellite missions that help us understand our planet better. From calibrating brand-new satellite instruments to turning raw space data into scientifically accurate images, she's part of the huge team effort that makes those stunning satellite pictures possible.Caroline's work often starts at least ten years before a satellite makes it into space. She works behind the scenes on satellite instruments to make sure that raw data that comes back from space is accurate so that scientists can better understand our planet. She explains what exactly Earth radiance actually is and why it matters for measuring surface temperature and atmospheric gases, and how clouds remain one of the biggest uncertainties in climate science.Caroline lead the ‘Cloud Catcher' citizen science project and explains that thousands of people have taken part to help analyse satellite images. Listen on to learn more about the cumulus cloud, desert textures seen from space, the magic of those first satellite images after launch, and just how much work goes into producing a single “pretty picture” from space.If you would like to learn more about RAL Space you can find them here. https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspxAnd here are some of the satellite organisations mentioned on the podcast today. https://www.eumetsat.int/image-weekhttps://www.copernicus.eu/en/media/image-day If you would like to learn more about Caroline's cloud catcher Citizen Scientist project you can find it here https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/caroline-cox/cloudcatcherWe really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more.If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend.You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweatherYou can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather
Blue Skies Ahead! This month, we have an interview with Professor Jonathan Tennyson where he chats to Louisa and Lily about his founding of the satellite launching company Blue Skies Space, and in our Jodbite, Louis and Josh talk to postdoc Will McGenn about his work here at the Advanced Radio Instrumentation Group. In December, we also had an invite to attend RAL Space's 21st Appleton Conference where Louisa and Phoebe chatted to some of the conference attendees.
Exploring Collaboration and Innovation in the Space Industry In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, recorded live from the Space Tech Expo in Bremen, host Torsten Kriening discusses the critical roles of space technologies in everyday life with guests Georgia Jaggs (Managing Director, Halo PR and Communications), Aman Sandhur (Project Manager, RAL Space), Andrew Faiola (Commercial Director, Astroscale UK), and Olivier Camy (Technical Sales, Axon Cable). The conversation covers the evolving dynamics of the space industry from traditional to new space models, the importance of storytelling in communicating the sector's impact, and the significance of collaboration, both nationally and internationally, to achieve sustained innovation and mission success. Special focus is given to the challenges and the inspirational journeys of each guest, aiming to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the space sector.The episode of Space Cafe Radio is supported by Astroscale UK.We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersSupport the showYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!
If you're thinking of making a career change then you're in the right place. In each episode I chat to ordinary people who have made extraordinary career changes. I hope you enjoy this conversation and if you're feeling stuck in your career, let me help. I'm Yesim Nicholson and I work with people all over the world who have lost the joy in their work. Sometimes it will take a radical change to find work that feels meaningful to you. Other times it's small tweaks to your existing situation. Together we'll work out what's best for you! Connect with me https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesimnicholson/
In Today's Episode: Armed Forces week comes to a close, UK Space Command hosts American counterpart SmallSpark Space Systems have completed successful first test of S4-Hive engine; Raptor Aerospace rebrands to Gravitilab; German Company HyImpulse are all set to begin engine testing of their own, in Shetland; It may not be UK space news per se, but Kerbal Space Program is 10 years old. We briefly discuss its legacy; and, the #JoboftheWeek this week comes from RAL Space at Harwell. Join us on Patreon! https://www.Patreon.com/GiantLeap Job of the Week Recruitment Link: https://careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/systems-engineer-662 Space Expo Link: https://www.space-comm.co.uk/visit/ Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/nC2Vg3jkN6s
Steve works as a space systems engineer at STFC RAL Space, after graduating with an MSc Astronautics & Space Engineering at Cranfield University (2019) and an MSci (Hons) Physics from Nottingham Trent University (2016). He currently works on a variety of projects from TVAC test campaigns, Phase A & B mission studies, supports the preparation and delivery of Robotic Exploration Field Trials and helps project manage proposals towards using satellite imagery for mine action in Cambodia. Beyond his day job, Steve has founded an experimental rocketry group whom design, develop and launch experimental rocket technology, as well as having a strong ambition to play an active role in sustainable development through the use of Earth Observation, especially for emerging countries; and thus is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council Ethics and Human Rights Working group, and volunteers through the United Nations, mapping villages, roads and buildings in rural Tanzania to protect girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with the Tanzania Development Trust. Notes: RAL Space: https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspx Steven's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRtEz85rdW1mPDNWMbDPndw?disable_polymer=true Steven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacecraftengineer/?hl=en ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involved in our organisation? Visit https://ukseds.org/ Social media: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook For more resources on careers in space: https://spacecareers.uk/ Follow Steven and Caroline on Twitter: @steveegeorge @spaceyswenny Intro and outro tracks: "Fanfare for Space" and "Discovery Hit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ For any questions, feedback, or things you'd like to see in future episodes, please e-mail us at podcast@ukseds.org on submit here: https://forms.gle/C9hrMTGYH5Psn8iX7
Something a bit different this time - chats with four people about how they interact with remote sensing data day-to-day. If you have questions, comments or corrections then you can contact Alastair (@ajggeoger) and Andrew (@map_andrew) on Twitter using #scenefromabove or @eoscenefrom Shownotes: Cameron from the Satellite Applications Catapult Portal for SEDAS Twitter account for Frances Amy's University page Tech Up Women Ed from RAL Space
ExoMars 2016 launched successfully last week, but why are we going back to the red planet? This mission aims to seek out methane, which could be a crucial clue to whether there is life on Mars. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
ExoMars 2016 launched successfully last week, but why are we going back to the red planet? This mission aims to seek out methane, which could be a crucial clue to whether there is life on Mars. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: Sue Nelson visits RAL Space at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire to find out how scientists check if the scientific equipment they put on satellites will work properly once in space. Later she goes to Buckinghamshire to hear how simple changes to hedgerow management could significantly improve winter habitats and food supplies for wildlife. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: Sue Nelson visits RAL Space at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire to find out how scientists check if the scientific equipment they put on satellites will work properly once in space. Later she goes to Buckinghamshire to hear how simple changes to hedgerow management could significantly improve winter habitats and food supplies for wildlife. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: Sue Nelson visits RAL Space at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire to find out how scientists check if the scientific equipment they put on satellites will work properly once in space. Later she goes to Buckinghamshire to hear how simple changes to hedgerow management could significantly improve winter habitats and food supplies for wildlife.
Simon and Clare are joined by Mike Hapgood, Head Of Space Weather at RAL Space, to discover the impact space weather has on our daily lives.