NASA's PACE satellite begins distribution of earth-observing data

NASA's latest Earth-observing satellite, PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem), has commenced public distribution of science-quality data, marking a significant advancement in monitoring global ocean health, air quality, and climate effects. Launched on February 8, the PACE satellite has undergone extensive in-orbit testing to validate its instruments and data accuracy. Researchers and the public can now access this data to enhance studies related to fisheries health, air pollution, and interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere. PACE's innovative instruments, including the Ocean Color Instrument and two multi-angle polarimeters (HARP2 and SPEXone), provide unprecedented detail across a wide spectral range. This enables precise identification of phytoplankton communities and detailed analysis of atmospheric aerosols. The availability of these data sets will not only deepen our understanding of Earth's ecosystems and climate dynamics but also improve the accuracy of climate models and air quality forecasts. (NASA)