Chocho (Column/Profile) Measurement Instruments

Measurement Definition: 2D field of total amount of CHOHO molecules per unit area in an atmospheric column extending from the Earth’s surface to the upper edge of the atmosphere. Physical unit: [ ppm ], Accuracy unit: [%]
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Instrument DescriptionMeasurement TechnologyTimeline
UVN (Sentinel-4)Being developedSupporting atmospheric composition and air quality monitoring services.n/a
UVNS (Sentinel-5)Being developedSupporting atmospheric composition and air quality monitoring services. Measurements of atmospheric trace gases, primarily O3, NO2, SO2, HCHO, CH4, CO, CHOCHO as well as Aerosols and UV Index.n/a