NASA | CATS in Space Keep Eyes on Atmosphere

The video introduces the CATS project, a lidar instrument designed to measure clouds and pollution in Earth's atmosphere. It explains the basic principles of lidar technology, detailing how the CATS instrument uses a laser system to collect data. The video also discusses the process of data collection and analysis, highlighting the potential applications of CATS data in improving climate models and air quality forecasts. Finally, it outlines the future potential of CATS technology and its use on the International Space Station.

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