Scenes from the Airborne SWUIS Demonstration Aboard a NASA/JSC WB-57 Aircraft, August 11-18, 1997

A two-seater, NASA WB-57 high-altiude research aircraft on the ramp at Ellington Field near Houston.

PI Alan Stern with the IR version of SWUIS aboard the WB-57

PI Stern prepares for a check ride in the WB-57.

PI "Vader" prepares for a check ride in the WB-57.

The WB-57 is a two-seater with room for the SWUIS system in the back.

Last modified: November 18, 1999