Scientific Focus
Atmosphere
- Global 4-dimensional structure of the atmosphere (temperature, humidity, clouds) for atmospheric dynamics studies (TOVS, AIRS, Assimilation)
- Upper atmospheric wind profiles, chemical composition profiles and energy input from solar radiation, solar wind, x-rays (UARS, TOMS, HIRDLS)
- Regional (35N to 35S) rainfall rates for a better understanding of global hydrological processes (TRMM)
Ocean
- Global and regional estimates (1 km and 4 km resolutions) of phytoplankton and marine primary productivity using visible and near infrared imagery (CZCS, SeaWiFS, MODIS)
Land
- Long term, global land vegetation mapping using visible and near infrared imagery at 8 km spatial resolution (AVHRR)