SUMMARY

This video explores the complexity of atmospheric aerosols: how they impact climate and how researchers study them. Glory's Aerosol Polarimetry Sensor and Cloud Camera will provide an unprecedented data set for helping scientists understand aerosol particles.

GOALS

Examine the relationship between atmospheric aerosols and climate, how they are being studied by researchers, and the advances scientists can make using data from Glory's Aerosol Polarimetry Sensor and Cloud Camera.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS

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TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE

Generate discussion on a factor in climate that many are unaware of, and the importance of considering the many variables involved and finding ways to accurately measure them.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is at the discretion of the educator as to how the video is applied and the expectations after viewing it.

REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

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