You know that beautiful, clear blue sky over Rochester? It’s always a welcome sight—when it happens. But have you ever noticed the thin white streaks that sometimes crisscross the sky? Many people ...

Why? Because of the many factors which affect atmospheric pressure. Pioneering scientists discovered atmospheric pressure (also known as barometric or air pressure) in the 17th century ...

Because atmospheric scintillation and other atmospheric effects can alter and fade FSO signals over the course of ...