Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument is a new device launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will enable scientists to track air pollution over North America comprehensively from space, down to the neighbourhood level (i.e. 10sq KM range)
Other features:
- Coverage area: Greater North America, from Puerto Rico to Canada
- Orbit: Geostationary
- Monitoring: Hourly basis during daytime
- Pollutants monitored: Nitrogen dioxide, produced from the combustion of fossil fuels, formaldehyde and ozone.
