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Carbon hunter

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. Feb 9, 2009, Vol. 170 Issue 6, p54, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

NASA will launch the 972-pound Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) on February 23, 2009, to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), thus drawing a global CO2 profile that could help tackle global warming. The OCO will be part of the Afternoon Constellation, or A-Train, of Earth-observing satellites funded by NASA, France and Canada.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
170
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.194520875