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The MLS SO2 Product
Basic Information
MLS can measure SO2 injected into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere by explosive volcanoes. Starting with its reaction with OH, SO2 is converted into sulfate aerosol which can impact climate.
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The SO2 Molecule
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How it is part of MLS Science Objectives
The study of Earth's climate is an MLS science objective. Volcanic SO2 is converted to sulfate aerosol which can impact climate.
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SO2 Information fromt he Spectroscopy Database
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Quick Product Information for data version v2.2
- Swath Name: SO2
- Vertical Resolution: 3km
- Useful Range: 215 - 10 hPa
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- DAAC Short Name: ML2SO2
- Precision: 3.0 - 3.8 ppbv
- Accuracy: TBD
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v2.2 SO2 Averaging Kernel
colored lines are individual kernels; thick dashed line is full width at half maximum, thick solid is integrated kernel value
Publications related to the MLS SO2 data product
2006
- Cofield, R.E., P.C. Stek, "Design and field-of-view calibration of 114-660 GHz optics of the Earth Observing System Microwave Limb Sounder", vol 44, num no. 5, pgs. 1166-1181, 2006. Reprint
1993
- Read, W.G., L. Froidevaux, J.W. Waters, "Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) measurements of SO2 from Mt. Pinatubo volcano", vol 20, pgs. 1299-1302, 1993. Reprint
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