Week 2 – Atmospheric Chemistry, GHGs, and Ozone

Select a topic below to begin watching the course videos.

Topic 2a - Monitoring Methods for Trace Gases

In this topic, Pepijn and Andreas discuss atmospheric trace gases and how scientists monitor them.

Topic 2b - Limb and Nadir Observations

This topic explores the difference between Nadir and Limb views, and what ones are used for which instrument and why.

Topic 2c - Monitoring the Ozone Layer

This topic examines the ozone layer and the methods used by satellites and ground-based instruments to monitor it.

Topic 2d - International Agreements: The Montreal Protocol

In this topic, Diego Loyola talks about the implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

Topic 2e - Monitoring CO₂ from Space

In this topic, NASA-JPL Scientist Dr David Crisp, explains how we can monitor CO₂ from space.

Topic 2f - FORUM Earth Explorer Mission and Measuring Water Vapour

This topic looks at ESA’s FORUM mission, an upcoming Earth Explorer mission which will obtain a high-resolution view of Earth's greenhouse effect.

Week 2 - End of Week Interactive Exercise

Week 2 end of week exercise using the ESA Climate from Space application.