Measuring the Atmosphere on ATom's Final Flight Around the World
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- Written by:
- Ellen T. Gray
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- Produced by:
- Kathryn Mersmann
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Christina Williamson of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) studies aerosols, tiny particles in the air, either blown up from Earth's surface or forming in the atmosphere. These particles can affect the climate and human health, so understanding them better can help improve models and quality of life.
Music: Pleasant Flight by David Backes [GEMA], Peter Moslener [GEMA]
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Reem Hannun operates the airborne formaldehyde instrument on ATom. The instrument uses laser spectroscopy to measure formaldehyde levels in the air, which can help researchers learn more about the lifespan of greenhouse gases like methane.
Music: Discreet Momentum by Theo Golding [PRS]
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Credits
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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Writer
- Ellen T. Gray (NASA/HQ) [Lead]
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Producer
- Kathryn Mersmann (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) [Lead]
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Videographer
- Michael J. Agnew (Arcata)