The Cloud Makers

  • Released Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:55PM
  • ID: 10333

This segment provides an introduction to aerosols- their varied sources, brief lifetimes, and erratic behavior. Glory's APS will help researchers determine the global distribution of aerosol particles. This unique instrument will unravel the microphysical properties of aerosols, and will shed light on the chemical composition of natural and anthropogenic aerosols and clouds.

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