ATom Mission interview clips — Jack Dibbs

The video tutorial explains the process of collecting aerosols using filters and mist chambers. It describes how data is collected and analyzed on an airplane, focusing on ions like nitrate and sulfate. The mission aims to observe clean air and pollution pockets, drawing from past experiences of detecting biomass burning plumes over oceans. The goal is to sample these phenomena as they occur, without specifically targeting them, to understand their prevalence and impact.

What was the goal of the NASA mission mentioned in the text?

What challenges are mentioned regarding the detection of pollution during the mission?