Atmospheric Specific Humidity (At Surface)
Measurement Instruments
Measurements > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Humidity Fields > Atmospheric specific humidity (at surface)
Measurement Definition: In a system of moist air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the total mass of the system. Conventionally measured at 2 m height [Unit of measurement- g/kg]
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| Instrument | Status/
Accuracy | Instrument Description | Measurement Technology | Timeline |
| TEMPEST | Operational | Hosted on the ISS, TEMPEST measures atmospheric humidity | Multi-purpose imaging MW radiometer | |