Ozone monitoring instrument
ID: ozone-monitoring-instrument
The Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) is a satellite-based instrument designed to monitor the Earth's atmosphere, specifically focusing on ozone levels and other atmospheric constituents. It was launched aboard NASA's Aura satellite in July 2004. The primary objectives of OMI include: 1. **Ozone Monitoring**: OMI measures both tropospheric and stratospheric ozone levels, providing valuable data to understand the distribution and changes in atmospheric ozone, which is crucial for both environmental health and climate studies.
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