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Figure 8-1. Earth Observation Satellites Such as CALIPSO

Earth Observation Satellites Such as CALIPSO


Earth observation activities benefit both CCSP and CCTP research. For example, satellites such as CALIPSO (pictured above) take measurements of natural processes using advanced techniques such as Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). These measurements can be used in atmospheric research and, for CCTP, to help scientists estimte emissions reductions in energy end-use, energy supply, sequestration, and non-CO2 gases.
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