A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Scientists get to work. Using a combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft, the scientists can study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Taking a break from work.

A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Scientist at work. Using a combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft, scientists can study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation. Captured specimens were carefully preserved.

A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Having found their footing, scientists get to work. Using a combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft, they can study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Having found their footing, scientists get to work with their butterfly nets. Specimens captured are carefully preserved. Using a combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft, the scientists can study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

A combination of a hot air dirigible and an inflatable raft enables scientists to study various life forms in the roof of the rain forest at close range. After the raft is lowered into position over the Amazon, researchers follow. Several international teams took part in the research, which encompassed insects, birds, tree frogs and vegetation.

Science & Technology,2nd prize