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2015 Science Observations

Identifying large biomass burning contribution to urban pollution

Identifying large biomass burning contribution to urban pollution

The suite of TES observations allows quantification of the impact of seasonal biomass burning pollution on the already poor air quality of the world's megacities.

Quantifying urban pollution production, transformation & export

Quantifying urban pollution production, transformation & export

TES measurements of key chemical species allow us to examine not only air quality within the megacity, but also the regional and larger-scale implications of Mexico City pollution as it is transported out of the urban area.