Satellites are required for the global measurement of aerosol cloud-mediated radiative forcing, but satellite retrievals of aerosols and cloud properties still have challenges to overcome.
NASA is preparing to launch a three-year mission next month to study Earth's atmosphere and oceans - from space - to gather data to help fight air pollution and climate change.
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