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Atmospheric Study
New satellite set to collect most-detailed data yet about atmospheric particles
July 4th, 2006
A new satellite that began gathering data from the Earth's atmosphere could be a key tool in unraveling just how much effect the reflectivity of clouds and tiny particles called aerosols are having on the planet's changing climate. For University of Washington atmospheric scientists Robert Charlson and Theodore Anderson, co-investigators on the CALIPSO satellite's science team, there are two key parts to the research: determining the effects of aerosols on climate in cloudy skies and in clear skies. "Much of the Earth is covered by broken clouds. If you look down at any big patch of clouds, often you will see that it is really made up of broken...
Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2006-07-04)
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