MILAGRO Research Results
This animation from modeled data shows daily averages of sulfate aerosols across the globe.
Click on image to see the animation. (1.4 mb )
Source: NCAR VETS Group
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The MILAGRO field campaign began in Mexico City in March 2006, but preparations beginning in 2004. The research results are likely to take one to two years also. This is because of the large amount of data that scientists collect during field campaigns like MILAGRO. Before the results can be fully understood, scientists have to study them to see what has been learned.
The overall goal of MILAGRO is to develop solutions to air pollution problems in cities and elsewhere. To obtain solutions, many questions need to be answered. What air pollutants exist in cities? How are pollutants transported? Do they change over time? How long do they stay in the atmosphere? How do they interact with sunlight and impact weather and climate? Scientists involved with MILAGRO are seeking answers to these questions. They will use aircraft and many ground-based instruments to help them do so.
The knowledge that results from answers to these questions will improve models. A model can show how various pollutants move and change over time. They are useful tools that can help us better understand how large megacities and their air pollution affect climate, human health, and ecosystems.
We invite you to return to this site regularly during 2006, 2007 and beyond. We will share what we’ve learned about air pollution from the MILAGRO campaign, and include links to the results from this page.
Last modified February 19, 2006 by Teri Eastburn.
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