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NH3 Total Column


Measurement Definition*: 2D field of total amount of NH3 molecules (Ammonia) per unit area in an atmospheric column extending from the Earth’s surface to the upper edge of the atmosphere.
InstrumentStatus/
Accuracy
Instrument DescriptionMeasurement TechnologyTimeline
GEOXO Sounder
GEO Extended Operations Hyperspectral Infrared Sounder
Being developed
 n/a
* Description adapted from WMO.