2 minutes agoAmazon fires caused increased carbon monoxide in the atmosphere
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)A satellite NASA caught disturbing images of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere because of fires in the Amazon. From August 8th to August 22, NASA collected data from their Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument, measuring carbon monoxide levels at an altitude of 5,500 metres. A IRS, which is located [...]
From August 8th to August 22, NASA collected data from their Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument, measuring carbon monoxide levels at an altitude of 5,500 metres.
A The IRS, which is located under NASA's Aqua satellite, measures atmospheric temperature and humidity, cloud quantities and heights, greenhouse gas concentrations and many other atmospheric phenomena.
Data showed increased carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
If you look at the photo you'll understand that the green “shows concentrations of carbon monoxide in about 100 parts per billion in volume (appbv); Yellow with about 120 ppbv; and dark red with about 160 ppbv”, wrote NASA.
As an air pollutant that can travel long distances and stay in the atmosphere for about a month, carbon monoxide plays an important role in climate change.
While the AIRS praised the carbon monoxide at a relatively high altitude, strong winds can keep it down, where it can significantly affect air quality.
