Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS)
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) makes highly accurate measurements
of air temperature, humidity, clouds, and surface temperature. The data
collected by AIRS is used by scientists around the world to better
understand weather and climate, and by the
National Weather Service and
NOAA to improve the accuracy of their
weather and climate models. AIRS flys aboard the
AQUA spacecraft of the Earth
Observing System (EOS), and has been
in nearly continuous operation since September 2002.
AIRS before shipment to TRW for integration to the
spacecraft.
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