NCAR Explorer Series with ACOM scientists
Helen Worden and David Edwards discuss satellites and air quality
On August 25, 2021, ACOM scientists David Edwards and Helen Worden gave a presentation on satellites and air quality as part of the NCAR Explorer Series of scientific presentations for a general audience. The talk described how satellites detect atmospheric chemicals from outer space, what chemical compounds are harmful to human health, and the role of wildfires in air quality.
Helen Worden and David Edwards discuss ACOM's use of satellites in researching air quality. (Click for larger image.)
The session included a time of Question & Answer, when remote viewers could ask questions of ACOM scientists. A recording of the presentation is available for viewing on YouTube. See What can satellites tell us about the quality of the air we breathe?
