{"id":355515,"date":"2025-07-18T09:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/europes-first-step-towards-monitoring-human-caused-emissions\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:48:10","slug":"europes-first-step-towards-monitoring-human-caused-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/europes-first-step-towards-monitoring-human-caused-emissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe\u2019s first step towards monitoring human-caused emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Europe\u2019s first step towards monitoring human-caused emissions
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Fri, 18\/07\/2025 – 11:48
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MicroCarb is a polar-orbiting satellite developed by CNES that will fly at around 650 km above Earth. Equipped with an infrared spectrometer, MicroCarb will analyse sunlight reflected from the Earth to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations at four specific wavelengths, allowing measurements with a precision of up to one part per million. \u00a9 CNES\/ill.\/SATTLER Oliver, 2021\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Distinguishing between natural CO\u2082 absorption and human-caused emissions is crucial for understanding the carbon cycle, accurately attributing climate change, and developing effective climate policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Natural processes like forests and oceans absorb CO\u2082 as part of a balanced system, while human activities add excess CO\u2082, disrupting that balance. Separating these sources helps scientists\u2019 model future climate scenarios, track the effectiveness of emission reduction efforts, and ensure accountability in meeting climate goals.<\/p>\n

The CNES-led MicroCarb mission is Europe\u2019s first satellite dedicated to mapping global carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) sources and sinks. Using a high-precision spectrometer, MicroCarb will help distinguish between natural absorption of CO\u2082 and emissions from human activities\u2014crucial for climate science and policy.<\/p>\n

The MicroCarb satellite is based on CNES\u2019s Myriade platform. Its instrument was developed by Airbus Defence and Space, and integration was carried out by Thales Alenia Space UK with support from the UK Space Agency.<\/p>\n

MicroCarb contributing to Copernicus\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although independent from the Copernicus upcoming CO2M mission\u2014MicroCarb will play a vital role as Copernicus Contributing Mission by providing early observations to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, in particular the greenhouse gas monitoring products.<\/p>\n

The expertise developed during MicroCarb\u2019s commissioning and operational phases will directly contribute to the preparation of the Copernicus CO2M satellites, helping to optimise their launch and operations.<\/p>\n

Together, MicroCarb and Copernicus CO2M<\/a> will form part of an expanding international satellite network focused on monitoring greenhouse gases, enabling scientists to better understand their sources, sinks, and atmospheric movement.<\/p>\n

Backed by the European Commission\u2019s Horizon 2020 programme, the MicroCarb mission received critical support through the In-Orbit Demonstration\/Validation (IOD\/IOV) initiative<\/a>\u2014an essential stepping stone for Europe\u2019s space research and innovation community. Through the European Space Agency, the Commission funded the integration of a key data processing unit, a key element of MicrCarb ground segment, and secured launch services via Arianespace and the Vega-C rocket.<\/p>\n

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Tue, 22\/07\/2025 – 12:00 <\/p>\n

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