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Record 1 2007-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

GOMOS measures the spectra of stars both directly and through the atmosphere to derive the concentration and distribution of several trace gases, particularly ozone.

OBS

GOMOS: Global Ozone Monitoring by Occultation of Stars.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Télédétection
CONT

Spectromètre GOMOS (Global Ozone Monitoring by Occultation of Stars). Cet ensemble de deux caméras spectrométriques en ultraviolet et proche infrarouge réalise des profils de la haute atmosphère en observant l'occultation par celle-ci des étoiles qui «se couchent» lorsque le satellite progresse sur son orbite. Il permet la mesure des concentrations en ozone et autres gaz rares. (ESA, réalisé par Astrium à Toulouse).

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
OBS

GOMOS is an atmospheric sensor to be flown on the European satellite ENVISAT (Environmental Satellite) in 2002 as a joint project of Finland and France. The main scientific objective is to monitor ozone and ozone trends in the stratosphere and mesosphere. This task is achieved by measuring stellar spectra in the ultraviolet to near infrared range while stars are being eclipsed by the Earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Surveillance de l'ozone à l'échelle du globe par occultation d'étoiles

Spanish

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