Description
Air pollution and climate change are two interconnected issues that have become major global concerns. They have an undeniable impact on our health, environment, society and economy. This naturally raises some questions: How do we measure air pollution? How do we monitor climate change? And most importantly, how do we address these issues? The MOOC ‘Atmospheric Research Infrastructures: Sharing the future of our atmosphere’ focuses on cutting-edge research in atmospheric science.
During this course, you will discover how atmospheric Research Infrastructures (RIs) support high-level research and inform political decisions for the benefit of society.
In the first week, you will learn about atmospheric constituents, their sources and impacts, and their complex interactions. You will understand the importance of sharing data and building robust networks between research communities.
During the second week, you will explore different ways to monitor the atmosphere through 3 RIs: ACTRIS, the Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure; IAGOS, the In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System; and ICOS, the Integrated Carbon Observation System.
