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 the Mexico City metropolitan area in March 2006, with preparations beginning two or more years prior to its start. Similarly, the research results are likely to take one to two years to compile because of the extremely large amount of data collected, which needs to be analyzed, modeled, and interpreted.
The overall goal of MILAGRO is to develop solutions to urban, regional, and global air pollution problems by studying the emissions and chemical and physical transformations of pollutants and their transport. The Program is currently in its initial stages as scientists begin taking measurements from aircraft and ground-based instruments supported by extensive modeling and satellite observations.
The increased knowledge that results from the MILAGRO field campaign will improve scientific models of these chemical and physical processes, which will be beneficial to other locations with air pollution problems. Improved models will also be invaluable tools for assessing the current and future impacts of global urbanization on climate, human health, and ecosystems.
We invite you to return to this site regularly in 2006, 2007 and beyond to read about new information learned from the MILAGRO campaign.
Last modified February 19, 2006 by Teri Eastburn.
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