Earth scientists at JPL conduct research to characterize and understand the atmosphere, land, and oceans on our home planet to make better predictions of future changes. Research is carried out in laboratory studies, aircraft, balloon, ground and space-based observations, theoretical modeling, and data analysis.
Remote sensing, in situ, laboratory, and modeling studies in the field of atmospheric science.
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Research activities related to the cryosphere involve the study of sea ice loss, ice sheets, and glaciers.
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