NASA EOS – Earth Observation System

NASA’s Earth Observing System has many components that change over time. Acktar coated the components – Terra, Aqua, and Aura. All three satellites are still active beyond the initial planned mission durations.

Mission Objective

The EOS (Earth Observing System) is a NASA program operating since the 1990s. It includes correlated satellite missions in Earth orbit and is planned for long-term observations of all layers of Earth—the atmosphere, land, oceans, and biosphere – on a global scale. It is designed to monitor critical components of the climate system and their interactions through long-term global observations.

Mission Significance

NASA uses the data to study the progression and changes in Earth’s biosphere, gaining a deeper understanding of the planet and its changes. The trio of satellites – Terra, Aqua, and Aura – works harmoniously to provide a deeper understanding of Earth’s systems. Those follow one another on the A-train, which allows for greater analysis of the correlations between their observations. As each one of those observing different aspects of our planet – land surface, water cycle, and the atmosphere – together, they complete each other in the extensive study of the interconnected systems of our planet.

Acktar’s Impact

Acktar has participated in all NASA EOS missions and provided coatings to each of the satellites. For more info, click on the satellite!

Impact

The EOS satellites collected and provided data that served the science world and humanity in various aspects.

• Global Warming: The satellites provided extensive data that indicated the effect of global warming. Such as – ice sheets melting, changes in vegetation patterns, and rising global temperatures.
• Natural Disasters Tracking
• Monitoring Air Quality: Using the monitoring systems of the relevant satellites to study the relevant parameters, such as GHG concentrations and air pollution levels, scientists could derive the impacts of human actions on it.
• Observation of Ocean Parameters: currents, temperatures, sea surface heights – all contributed to a greater understanding of the circulation patterns and the environmental interactions.
• Monitoring the Changes in Vegetation and Land Use: deforestation, urban growth, vegetation cover, and global land-use patterns.

Source: NASA

The EOS program has tremendously advanced our understanding of Earth systems and their function during its years of operation. With many more satellites orbiting our planet, the EOS will continue to provide humanity with opportunities for new insights and innovations.

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