description EarthCARE Overview
EarthCARE, short for Earth Cloud, Aerosol and Radiation Explorer, is a joint Earth-observation mission developed by the European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The satellite was launched in May 2024 and is designed to measure clouds, aerosols, and the radiation balance of Earth's atmosphere. Its payload combines four instruments: a cloud-profiling radar, an atmospheric lidar, a multispectral imager, and a broadband radiometer, allowing researchers to study these components together.
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What does EarthCARE stand for?
EarthCARE stands for Earth Cloud, Aerosol and Radiation Explorer. The mission studies how clouds and aerosols affect Earth's radiation balance.
Which agencies developed the EarthCARE mission?
EarthCARE is a joint mission developed by the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The two agencies cooperate on the satellite's Earth-observation goals.
When was EarthCARE launched?
EarthCARE was launched in May 2024. It is designed to measure clouds, aerosols, and radiation from orbit.
What does EarthCARE measure?
EarthCARE measures cloud properties, atmospheric aerosols, and radiation. These observations help researchers study Earth's climate system.
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