Central Idea
- NASA is gearing up for the launch of PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission in 2024. The mission’s objective is to enhance the understanding of Earth’s atmosphere.
PACE Mission
| Details | |
| Objective | To study the interplay of light, aerosols, and clouds, and their impact on air quality and climate. |
| Ocean Study | Analysis of the ocean color to understand oceanic processes. |
| Primary Instrument | Ocean Colour Instrument (OCI) for measuring ocean color across a spectrum from ultraviolet to shortwave infrared. |
| Payloads | – Spectro-polarimeter for Planetary Exploration (SPEXone)
– Hyper Angular Research Polarimeter (HARP2) |
| Instrument Features | – Complementary spectral and angular sampling
– Polarimetric accuracy – Enhanced spatial coverage |
| Mission Goals | – Improved atmospheric correction
– Comprehensive aerosol and cloud science data – Enhanced ocean research |
| Significance | Expected to make significant breakthroughs in aerosol-cloud-ocean research through its synergistic payload. |
