Exploring Atmospheric Gases and Clouds: Climate Research from Space

The video discusses the use of an instrument for measuring atmospheric gases by a team at Leicester University. They use data from NVSAT and special software to study natural fluctuations in Earth's atmosphere. Clouds pose challenges to accurate measurements, but the team has developed computational methods to mitigate these effects. They discovered high-altitude clouds over the tropics, which significantly impact climate. The tropics are crucial for atmospheric circulation. From November, the team's expertise will contribute to an international program studying atmospheric and weather links in Indonesia and northern Australia.

Why are the tropics considered important in the context of atmospheric circulation?

What international program will the Leicester team's expertise be involved in starting from November?