ALAMO Drifter Launch From Airplane
![ALAMO drifter parachuting to the ocean from airplabe](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/20161209_123109_AlamoLaunch3.jpg?itok=3kn0aCJQ)
Detailed Description
One of six ALAMO (Air Launched Autonomous Micro Observer) drifters, used to collect data on ocean circulation, successfully parachuting to the ocean from the rear of the LC-130 along the Ross Ice Shelf calving front.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.