NASA’s Mars rover, launched from right here on the Space Coast, has captured audio of electrical sparks inside small dust devils on the red planet’s surface. Scientists have long suspected that static electricity could ignite within the swirling dust, but had no proof until now, after recordings from the rover confirmed it. The discovery gives researchers new insight into Martian weather and atmospheric conditions. NASA says the findings could improve understanding of both Mars’ climate and the challenges future missions may face.
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Ed launched his radio career in 1975 and has spent more than five decades in the broadcasting industry. During that time, he has served in a wide range of roles including Air Personality, News Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager at numerous radio stations in various markets across the country. Beyond on-air and management responsibilities, Ed has also worked extensively on the technical side of broadcasting. His background includes RF engineering and information technology, with particular experience configuring digital automation systems and remote voice-tracking platforms used by stations across the country. Ed was also among a select group of industry professionals invited by Google to its California headquarters following the company’s acquisition of Scott Studios. He was one of just 12 broadcasters nationwide chosen to participate in discussions and provide input during the design and rollout of Google’s digital broadcast automation platform. Although the majority of Ed’s career—spanning roughly four decades—was rooted in music radio, he transitioned into news and information programming in 2012. He says the move into spoken-word broadcasting was a natural evolution after decades of experience in multiple areas of the industry.