Arctic Observing Mission – infographic

Infographic presenting the Arctic Observing Mission, a proposed Canadian-led international satellite mission to provide a better understanding of the effects of climate change in the North. This mission would study:

• Meteorology
• Greenhouse gases
• Air quality
• Space weather

The infographic also presents the elliptical orbit the two satellites would have, as well as the extent of the coverage above the Arctic. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)

Infographic with the heading "Arctic Observing Mission" and the subheading "Proposed Canadian-led international satellite mission to provide a better understanding of the effects of climate change in the North."

Two satellites are in an elliptical orbit around Earth. The extent of the coverage above the Arctic is shown. Four pictograms represent what would be studied during this mission: meteorology, greenhouse gases, air quality and space weather. A brief description is written beside each pictogram:

• Meteorology: Support weather and environmental predictions for the North
• Greenhouse gases: Detect and monitor greenhouse gas emissions from natural and human activity
• Air quality: Monitor air pollutant emissions and improve air quality forecasts
• Space weather: Improve space weather forecasts and protect satellites and ground-based infrastructures