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The ADM-Aeolus satellite - Artist view

by

ESA/AOES Medialab/Novapix

Reference

e-sot01-80003

Date

2007-06-08

Artist view of the European ADM-Aeolus (Atmospheric Dynamics Mission) satellite in Earth orbit. Equipped with a laser it will provide global observations of wind profiles from space to improve the quality of weather forecasts, and to advance our understanding of atmospheric dynamics and climate processes.Launching scheduled in 2011.