Key Points
Aerosols tiny airborne particles such as sea salt, smoke, dust, and pollutants play a critical role in shaping our planet's climate..
Nasa's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is poised to revolutionise our understanding of Earth's atmosphere and oceans...
Slated for launch in early 2024, PACE will deploy advanced polarimeters to study the intricate dance between light, aerosols, and clouds, offering unprecedented insights into their impact on climate and air quality...
As PACE orbits Earth every two days, it will amass vast amounts of data on aerosols and clouds, filling gaps in current climate models with up-to-date measurements..
With its launch on the horizon, PACE stands ready to shed light on the complex interplay between Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and life, ultimately enhancing our ability to protect and preserve our planet's health...
