AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate

The video discusses the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), a NASA instrument that revolutionized the study of Earth's atmosphere by analyzing infrared thermal radiation. Initially part of a weather mission, AIRS has provided unique climate data over 20 years, aiding in understanding climate change. The data reveals significant changes in the Arctic and tracks global air pollution and fire events. AIRS data is crucial for decision-making and will continue to offer insights into the climate system for future generations.

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