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MOOC ATMOSPHERE

Imperative Space (GovEd Ltd) (GB)

Summary

The course will introduce learners to the role of satellite ‘Earth observation’ (EO) technology in monitoring the Earth’s Atmosphere and the data it produces looking also at the importance of ground based remote sensing and in situ observations, which complements as well as validates EO data.

During the first week state of art atmospheric scientists and researchers will guide learners through the basic concepts of how satellites acquire data about the atmospheric composition and will provide an introduction to Atmospheric science, the second week covers atmospheric chemistry, greenhouse gases and ozone, the third week looks at air quality, health and policy, and the fourth week explores atmospheric dynamics and long-range pollution transport.

An additional Week focusing on the impacts on the atmospheric composition of COVID-19 lockdown measures, is also included in this course.


Information

Website
https://www.imperativemoocs.com/courses/eo-from-space-the-atmosphere
Domain
Science
Prime contractor
Imperative Space (GovEd Ltd) (GB)