A Value Assessment of an Atmospheric Composition Capability on the NOAA Next-Generation Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GEO-XO) Missions

Frost, Gregory J.; Kopacz, Monika; Kondragunta, Shobha; Ahmadov, Ravan; Al-Saadi, Jassim; Andrews, Arlyn; Barnet, Christopher; Breeze, Victoria; Christopoulos, Julianna; Cooper, Owen; Crawford, Alice; Flynn, Lawrence; Gaudel, Audrey; Martin, Cory; McDonald, Brian; McQueen, Jeff; Paulot, Fabien; Pavolonis, Michael; Petropavlovskikh, Irina; Pierce, R. Bradley; Rosenlof, Karen H.; Saylor, Rick; Schmit, Tim; Stajner, Ivanka; Stanitski, Diane; Szykman, James

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A Value Assessment of an Atmospheric Composition Capability on the NOAA Next-Generation Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GEO-XO) Missions

2020
By Frost, Gregory J. ; Kopacz, Monika ; Kondragunta, Shobha ; ...
Series: NOAA technical report OAR CPO 8

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Frost, Gregory J. ; Kopacz, Monika ; Kondragunta, Shobha ; Ahmadov, Ravan ; Al-Saadi, Jassim ; Andrews, Arlyn ; Barnet, Christopher ; Breeze, Victoria ; Christopoulos, Julianna ; Cooper, Owen ; Crawford, Alice ; Flynn, Lawrence ; Gaudel, Audrey ; Martin, Cory ; McDonald, Brian ; McQueen, Jeff ; Paulot, Fabien ; Pavolonis, Michael ; Petropavlovskikh, Irina ; Pierce, R. Bradley ; Rosenlof, Karen H. ; Saylor, Rick ; Schmit, Tim ; Stajner, Ivanka ; Stanitski, Diane ; Szykman, James
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United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research ; United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Climate Program Office
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OAR (Oceanic and Atmospheric Research) ; CPO (Climate Program Office)
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This document assesses the value of atmospheric composition products from the next generation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operational geostationary and extended orbits (GEO-XO) satellites to be launched between 2030 and 2050. Atmospheric Composition (AC) encompasses the vertical and geographical distribution of all gas phase trace chemical constituents (i.e., <<1% by number or mass of the atmosphere) and aerosols. AC plays pivotal roles in air quality, weather, and climate, both directly and via complex Earth System feedbacks. Further, as the month-long dust storms, record-breaking wildfires, and COVID-19 pandemic related mobility restrictions in 2020 have made startlingly evident, AC can dramatically affect life and property.
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Artificial Satellites In Earth Sciences Atmospheric Chemistry Evaluation Measurement Remote Sensing Artificial Satellites In Earth Sciences Atmospheric Chemistry Remote Sensing
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NOAA technical report OAR CPO 8
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https://doi.org/10.25923/1s4s-t405
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Technical Report
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