CO2 is the principal human generated driver of climate change. Accurate forecasting of future climate requires an improved understanding of the global carbon cycle and its interaction with the climate system. The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) will make global, space-based observations of atmospheric CO2 with the precision, resolution, and coverage needed to understand sources and sinks. OCO data will provide critical information for decision makers including the scientific basis for policy formulation, guide for carbon management strategies and treaty monitoring.


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    Title :

    The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO)


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT) Symposium ; 2005 ; Tokyo, Japan


    Publication date :

    2005-05-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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