NASA | Planetary Scientist Profile: Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson, lab chief at NASA Goddard, discusses the challenges of measuring carbon emissions and the development of miniaturized instruments like the mini LHR. These instruments aim to create a low-cost global network for measuring greenhouse gases. Partnering with Aeronet, NASA plans to deploy these instruments worldwide. The video highlights the field testing process and NASA's broader Earth science initiatives to combat climate change.

What are the main challenges in understanding carbon production and removal?

Describe the role of the miniaturized laser heterodyne radiometer in measuring greenhouse gases.

How does the mini LHR work in conjunction with the Aeronet network?

What are the differences between testing an instrument in the lab versus in the field?

In what ways does NASA contribute to Earth science applications?