How do you fly in a hurricane?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

English - November 19, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MB - ★★★★ - 1 rating
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This week, Daniel wants to know why hurricane researchers seem to use propeller-driven planes when flying into the eye of the storm. Eva Higginbotham spoke to Dr Anna Young of the University of Cambridge's Whittle laboratory, to find out what's 'up' in the field of aeroplane engines. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists