Info-pedia : PACE Mission: Unveiling Earth's Mysteries

Info-pedia : PACE Mission: Unveiling Earth's Mysteries

Launch Date:

NASA's The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, set to launch in 2024.

Mission Objectives: Global ocean color measurements for a deeper understanding of the carbon cycle and climate impact on ocean ecosystems.

Key Instruments:

  • Ocean Color Instrument (OCI): Measures ocean color from UV to shortwave infrared.
  • Advanced Polarimeters (SPEXone and HARP2 ): Measure sunlight polarization interacting with clouds, aerosols, and the ocean for crucial insights into these components.

Significance:

  • Revolutionizing understanding of Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
  • Essential data for climate change mitigation.