NASA Launches Major Air Pollution Study in Asia with World's Largest Flying Lab
The DC-8 aircraft, equipped with advanced instruments, is conducting flights across Asia to gather data on air pollution, aiming to enhance forecasting models.
- NASA's DC-8, the world's biggest flying laboratory, has begun marathon flights in Asia to study air pollution.
- The mission seeks to improve air pollution forecasting models by providing direct measurements of pollutants.
- Flights are conducted close to the ground, collecting air particles over densely populated areas, including the Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- The study, named ASIA-AQ, is a collaboration between NASA and Asian governments, addressing regions with high air pollution death rates.
- Results will be shared with the public after a year, aiming to inform policies on public health, industrial compliance, and ecosystem conservation.
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