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Opportunities for Coordinated Observations of CO2 with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) and Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT)The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) and the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) are the first two satellites designed to make global measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) with the precision and sampling needed identify and monitor surface sources and sinks of this important greenhouse gas. Because the operational phases of the OCO and GOSAT missions overlap in time, there are numerous opportunities for comparing and combining the data from these two satellites to improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that control the atmospheric CO2 and it variability over time. Opportunities for cross-calibration, cross-validation, and coordinated observations that are currently under consideration are summarized here.
Document ID
20090039496
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Crisp, David
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 2008
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 27th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (ISTS)
Location: Hanamatsu City
Country: Japan
Start Date: June 1, 2008
End Date: June 8, 2008
Sponsors: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
climate
remote sensing
carbon dioxide

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