Envisat enables first global check of regional methane emissions

Envisat enables first global check of regional methane emissions

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Envisat enables first global check of regional methane emissions Jacques van Oene 03-18-2005
Posted by Jacques van Oene on March 18, 2005, 11:10 am
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The SCIAMACHY sensor aboard Envisat has performed the first space-based
measurements of the global distribution of near-surface methane, one of the
most important greenhouse gases. As reported in Thursday's issue of Science
Express, the results show larger than expected emissions across tropical
land regions.

More at:
http://www.esa.int/export/esaEO/SEMY9FRMD6E_planet_0.html

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Jacques :-)

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