Published April 12, 2021
An EN24 story about using swarms of kites to explore the atmosphere above Venus mentioned a concept developed by UB researchers led by Javid Bayandor, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Called BREEZE, the project uses a special spacecraft with a flat disc-shaped body similar to that of a stingray. Equipped with fins, the craft would be able to efficiently “swim” in the atmosphere of a planet torn by powerful winds.