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Atmospheric Chemistry Collection

Atmospheric chemistry is a fascinating field that explores the intricate interactions between various chemical compounds and our Earth's atmosphere

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Io and Jupiter, Cassini image

Io and Jupiter, Cassini image. Io, the round object at left, is one of the largest of the moons of Jupiter. Clouds in Jupiters atmosphere form the backdrop to this image

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Global pollution, conceptual image

Global pollution, conceptual image
Global pollution. Conceptual image of pollution enveloping the Earth, representing global levels of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), heavy metals, and greenhouse gases

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Picard satellite and Sun, artwork

Picard satellite and Sun, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Picard satellite, artwork

Picard satellite, artwork
Picard satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. This satellite, one of the MYRIADE microsatellites from the French space agency (CNES), is designed to study the Sun and its effect on the Earths climate

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Antarctic ozone hole, 2009

Antarctic ozone hole, 2009
Antarctic ozone hole. Satellite image of the ozone hole (blue) over Antarctica (centre) on 10th September 2009. Ozone layer thicknesses are colour coded from purple (lowest) through blue

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Greenhouse effect, conceptual image

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Green balloon and climate change

Green balloon and climate change, conceptual artwork. This image represents the wide variety of environmental issues affecting Earths atmosphere

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Carbon dioxide and climate change

Carbon dioxide and climate change, conceptual artwork. This image, of rising bubbles of CO2, represents the contribution that carbon dioxide makes to man-made global warming and climate change

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Antarctic ozone hole maximum, 2008

Antarctic ozone hole maximum, 2008
Antarctic ozone hole maximum. Satellite image of the maximum extent in 2008 of the ozone hole (blue) over Antarctica (centre)

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Global carbon dioxide transport, 2008

Global carbon dioxide transport, 2008. Map showing the global variation in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in July 2008

Background imageAtmospheric Chemistry Collection: Global tropospheric methane, 2005

Global tropospheric methane, 2005. Map showing the global variation of the greenhouse gas methane in the troposphere in August 2005


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Atmospheric chemistry is a fascinating field that explores the intricate interactions between various chemical compounds and our Earth's atmosphere. One of the most intriguing examples can be found in the study of Io, one of Jupiter's moons. The Cassini image captured this celestial body, revealing its unique volcanic activity caused by complex chemical reactions occurring within its atmosphere. In 1998, NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science platform soared through the dark blue sky, showcasing its remarkable capabilities as a research aircraft. With a right bank over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains, this former airliner known as "dash-72" embarked on numerous scientific missions to unravel atmospheric mysteries. As it flew near Lone Pine, California, against a backdrop of snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains, the DC-8 Airborne Laboratory continued to gather valuable data about our planet's air composition. This flying laboratory even performed left banking turns above Palmdale Airport in California while conducting experiments related to atmospheric chemistry. After completing successful flights and collecting crucial information from different regions like Mint Canyon near San Gabriel Mountains or Edwards Air Force Base in California, NASA's DC-8 landed gracefully at Edwards Air Force Base. Its journeys provided insights into global pollution patterns with conceptual images depicting environmental challenges we face today. Another significant contribution came from Picard satellite artwork which showcased how satellites play an essential role in monitoring our Sun and understanding solar influences on atmospheric chemistry. By studying these interactions between space and Earth through advanced technology like Picard satellite imagery, scientists gain deeper knowledge about climate change and ozone depletion processes. Through continuous exploration and research efforts such as those conducted by NASA's DC-8 airborne laboratory or innovative satellite missions like Picard satellite artfully depicted alongside our Sun; we strive to comprehend atmospheric chemistry better for sustainable future endeavors.