MedSTAR Transport Introduces Advanced Helicopter
COLUMBIA, Md. — MedSTAR Transport, a division of MedStar Health, has introduced a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter to improve emergency medical transportation throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic region. The advanced aircraft features a larger medical cabin, space for two stretchers, an additional 1,000 pounds of payload capacity, increased fuel capacity, and a five-blade rotor system for smoother flights. These improvements support specialized medical care, including neonatal intensive care, heart-lung support, and transportation…
Unlocking Forest Diversity From Above
EDGEWATER, MARYLAND — Scientists from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are studying how aircraft and satellite technology could be used to measure tree diversity and forest health from above. Working at the Smithsonian’s BiodiversiTREE research site in Maryland, the team examined leaves from different tree species and measured how they reflect light, along with characteristics such as chlorophyll, water content, structure, and photosynthetic capacity. Researchers hope these unique spectral…