Summary:
- NASA Earth scientists are conducting airborne and shipborne field campaigns to verify data from the newly launched PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite.
- The field campaigns involve using aircraft and research vessels to collect measurements of ocean color, aerosols, and clouds, which will be compared to the satellite data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the PACE observations.
- The PACE satellite is designed to provide high-quality measurements of ocean biology, chemistry, and ecology, as well as atmospheric aerosols and clouds, to help scientists better understand the complex interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere.