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Technology and advancements in the space industry, such as with the new PACE satellite by NASA, have not only allowed us to search for obscure elements such as UFOs, but to help us one of our greatest battles here on Earth – otherwise known as climate change.
NASA’s PACE satellite was made to help study ocean health and the overall climate, but why is this launch of this satellite more pivotal than previous ones?
In this article, we’ll talk about NASA’s PACE satellite, its main mission, how the PACE satellite will work, and if the PACE satellite can be adjusted to prove even more effective moving forward.
NASA’s PACE satellite, where PACE Plankton, Aerosol, Climate, ocean Ecosystem, is a new satellite which will work to provide us a better understanding of our planet’s current health and climate dynamics.
A few more hallmark features of NASA’s new PACE satellite include:
Having officially been launched as of February 2024, the PACE satellite will work to provide worldwide coverage of the our oceans and atmospheres – and subsequently bring forth new information regarding our carbon update, ocean health, and the impact of aerosols on cloud activity. As a result, the PACE satellite will help us to learn more about what the IPCC has already confirmed – which is that increased human activity is one of the main reasons behind the rising threat of climate change.
👉 The launch of the new PACE satellite is monumental as it incorporates the use of never-before used technologies to monitor our planet on a continuous and multidimensional level – which could prove useful for scientists, lawmakers, and even the development of future satellites.
The main goal of the new PACE satellite is to observe the interactions between Earth’s various systems – predominantly between the ocean and our atmosphere, and how they impact climate change.
In addition to helping us to better understand how human activities have had a profound impact on our oceans and atmospheric conditions, the PACE satellite will support the Biden-Harris administration’s climate agenda – which has made an exceptional effort to expand the use of clean energy and create climate jobs.
As the PACE satellite will provide new, in-depth information regarding the current state of our climate – it may incentivise countries like the U.S. to move forward with clean energy projects and ultimately support the Biden-Harris climate agenda.
Additional goals of NASA’s new PACE satellite include working to collect and analyze data on:
👉 Ultimately, what makes the main goal of NASA’s PACE satellite not only special, but achievable – is how it’s multi-functional set-up will allow us to understand interrelated areas of our environment and how they have contributed to climate change.
NASA’s PACE satellite will work by making use of three specific instruments designed to collect data and sounds related to our ocean and clouds, with all of these sensors working together to allow for maximum data collection and future analysis.
The four main instruments that are included in the PACE satellite include:
As these sensors and instruments work together, the PACE satellite will be able to scan our planet every 48 hours – allowing for vast and varied data collection. In addition to this, the polarimeters installed into the PACE satellite will allow for real-time monitoring of our current levels of air pollution.
👉 The PACE satellite will work on a continuous basis to monitor the oceanic and atmospheric conditions across our planet with the help of multiple sensors each designed to allow for meticulous data collection.
NASA's PACE satellite differs from other satellites as it is specifically designed to help monitor the planet’s oceans and atmospheres, whereas other “environmentally focused” satellites such as GOSAT work specifically to view greenhouse gas emissions on Earth from space.
💡Ultimately, the PACE satellite can provide us with a deeper understanding and newfound insight to help protect our oceans and influence actions against further climate change accordingly.
Here are a few more ways in which PACE is different from other satellites:
👉 One of the first satellites that may come to mind when comparing the two satellites is GOSAT, which differs from NASA’s PACE satellite as GOSAT seeks to measure GHG emissions while the PACE satellite is more concerned with the negative impacts climate change has had on oceanography and atmospheric conditions. However, both satellites can help us to learn more about how climate change is affecting our planet and act accordingly to rectify the issues we view from space.
As of now, the PACE satellite is equipped with up-to-date and state-of-the-art instruments which make it unlike any other satellite to enter orbit before – there are no immediate improvements to be made for the PACE satellite.
Here are some areas that designers and developers should keep in mind for the PACE satellite in the future:
💡 However, one of the best improvements which could arise from the official launch of NASA’s new PACE satellite – is how it may inspire improvements to existing or future satellites. This is because the PACE satellite illustrates how a multi-functional satellite, able to monitor more than one facet of our environment on a global scale, is more than possible.
Ultimately, the launch of NASA’s PACE satellite is monumental as it is the first ever satellite which will provide us with novel and detailed information on how the ocean and atmosphere cope with excess levels of carbon dioxide in the air – with the opportunity to elicit real change in the fight against climate change elsewhere!
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