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Takin' the A-Train.

Authors :
Taverna, Michael A.
Mecham, Michael
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 6/14/2004, Vol. 160 Issue 24, p50-51. 2p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The Aura mission of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, to be launched on June 19, 2004, will be just the second element in a six-satellite constellation, funded by the U.S., France and Canada. The $2.3-billion constellation, dubbed the A-Train for Aqua and Aura, the engine and caboose, is expected to provide a wealth of data on the impact of water, ice, clouds, aerosols and atmospheric chemistry on weather and climate patterns, while pioneering in the area of precision formation flying.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
160
Issue :
24
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13515658