OBSERVATORY COMPLEX
ROBERTSON AIRCRAFT INVESTIGATION LABORATORY
Explore The Universe Our unique Observatory Complex houses several student-faculty projects in optical and radio astronomy. The complex is equipped with a wide range of instrumentation for imaging and analysis of extraterrestrial electromagnetic emissions. The optical observatory is equipped with 20-inch Ritchey-Chrétien and 16-inch Schmidt- Cassegrain telescopes, cameras and a spectrograph. The radio observatory features a three-node Dipole Array Telescope (DART), a 15-meter HERA test dish, several antennas and more. Students use the observatory for collection and analysis of astronomical data for use in research projects, while faculty members also use the observatory for research and to provide outreach to the community through public viewings, open houses and other events in conjunction with local educators and astronomy enthusiasts. The location of our Prescott Campus puts us at a great advantage for seeing the night sky, far from city light pollution.
Keep the Skies Safe The S. Harry Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Laboratory (Crash Lab) is the most thorough facility of its kind and the only one offering fully scenario-based accident investigation training in North America. Besides being a key experiential resource for the university’s academic safety program, the Crash Lab is a resource for students in Embry Riddle’s Professional Programs short courses to enhance projects and training. The 8.5-acre facility includes numerous aircraft, a variety of platforms, several labs and a wide range of additional equipment, including a FARO 3D laser scanner. With access to the Crash Lab’s host of capabilities, students can conduct simulated hands-on field investigations using any of the nine fully re-created field sites, selecting from diverse customized training scenarios that improve critical-thinking and decision- making skills in a safe environment.
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