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An ozonesonde balloon rises into the sky above Cal State San Bernardino, part of the NASA/NOAA Aeromma airborne campaign to study pollution dynamics.
December 8, 2023
Unlocking the secrets of atmospheric pollution with JPL's lidar and ozonesonde balloons

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory installed a lidar system on campus, near the Facilities Management building, to measure the vertical distribution of pollution, focusing on ozone and aerosols. It is part of a broader effort to enhance scientists’ knowledge of pollution in mountainous regions, where unique atmospheric dynamics are at play.