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GLOBAL OZONE MONITORING BY OCCULTATION OF STARS [1 record]

Record 1 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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