Coordinated Geostationary, Multispectral Satellite Observations Are Critical for Climate and Air Quality Progress

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Satellite observations are critical for air quality and climate monitoring, and for developing the process understanding needed for reliable planning and predictions. Our current space-based observing system stands at a crossroads with the early missions approaching their end-of-life. We articulate the challenges and needs to sustain and develop these environmental records into the future, focusing specifically on observations of gas-phase atmospheric composition.

We describe challenges and needs for developing a globally comprehensive and equitable satellite-based observing system for air quality and climate pollution.

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About the Paper

Title: "Coordinated Geostationary, Multispectral Satellite Observations Are Critical for Climate and Air Quality Progress" 
Authors: Dylan B. Millet, Paul I. Palmer, Pieternel F. Levelt (ACOM), Laura Gallardo, Lerato Shikwambana 
Journal: AGU Advances

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Satellite observations are critical for air quality and climate monitoring, and for developing the process understanding needed for reliable planning and predictions. Our current space-based observing system stands at a crossroads with the early missions approaching their end-of-life. We articulate the challenges and needs to sustain and develop these environmental records into the future, focusing specifically on observations of gas-phase atmospheric composition.

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