Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation
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Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation is a satellite-borne instrument on SCISAT-1 that uses solar occultation techniques to measure atmospheric aerosol extinction profiles in both the stratosphere and troposphere.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation Context triple: [SCISAT-1, instrumentFullName, Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation]
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SOFIA airborne observatory operations
SOFIA airborne observatory operations were the flight and mission activities of a modified Boeing 747SP carrying a 2.5-meter infrared telescope to conduct high-altitude astronomical observations above most of Earth’s atmospheric water vapor.
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Goddard Earth Observing System models
The Goddard Earth Observing System models are a suite of advanced atmospheric and Earth system models used for global weather, climate, and data assimilation research and forecasting.
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Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2
Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS-2) was a Space Shuttle Spacelab mission focused on studying Earth's atmosphere and its interaction with solar radiation and climate.
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Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite
The Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) is a satellite-based sensor system that measures global ozone distribution and vertical ozone profiles to support climate research and environmental monitoring.
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Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System
Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) is a satellite instrument designed to measure the Earth’s radiation budget and study how clouds and aerosols affect the planet’s climate and energy balance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation Target entity description: Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation is a satellite-borne instrument on SCISAT-1 that uses solar occultation techniques to measure atmospheric aerosol extinction profiles in both the stratosphere and troposphere.
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A.
SOFIA airborne observatory operations
SOFIA airborne observatory operations were the flight and mission activities of a modified Boeing 747SP carrying a 2.5-meter infrared telescope to conduct high-altitude astronomical observations above most of Earth’s atmospheric water vapor.
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B.
Goddard Earth Observing System models
The Goddard Earth Observing System models are a suite of advanced atmospheric and Earth system models used for global weather, climate, and data assimilation research and forecasting.
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C.
Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2
Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS-2) was a Space Shuttle Spacelab mission focused on studying Earth's atmosphere and its interaction with solar radiation and climate.
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D.
Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite
The Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) is a satellite-based sensor system that measures global ozone distribution and vertical ozone profiles to support climate research and environmental monitoring.
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E.
Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System
Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) is a satellite instrument designed to measure the Earth’s radiation budget and study how clouds and aerosols affect the planet’s climate and energy balance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
atmospheric sounding instrument
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remote sensing instrument ⓘ satellite instrument ⓘ |
| application |
aerosol distribution monitoring
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atmospheric composition studies ⓘ climate research ⓘ |
| dataType | vertical profiles of aerosol extinction ⓘ |
| dataUsage |
trend analysis of stratospheric aerosols
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validation of climate models ⓘ |
| environment | space-based ⓘ |
| hostedOn | SCISAT-1 ⓘ |
| measures |
aerosol extinction
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aerosol extinction profiles ⓘ |
| mission |
SCISAT-1
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surface form:
SCISAT mission
|
| observationGeometry | limb viewing ⓘ |
| observes |
Earth’s atmosphere
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surface form:
Earth atmosphere
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| operatesIn |
stratosphere
ⓘ
troposphere ⓘ |
| platform | SCISAT-1 ⓘ |
| primaryQuantity | aerosol optical extinction coefficient ⓘ |
| retrievalMethod | occultation retrieval algorithms ⓘ |
| sensingDomain |
atmospheric aerosols
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atmospheric optics ⓘ |
| usesTechnique | solar occultation ⓘ |
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Subject: Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation Description of subject: Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation is a satellite-borne instrument on SCISAT-1 that uses solar occultation techniques to measure atmospheric aerosol extinction profiles in both the stratosphere and troposphere.
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