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THE MISSION
The Aeronomy
of Ice
in the Mesosphere
(AIM) satellite mission is exploring Polar Mesospheric Clouds
(PMCs), also called noctilucent clouds, to find out why they
form and why they are changing.
The AIM mission
is expected to last two or more years during which time the
instruments will monitor noctilucent clouds to better understand
their variability and possible connection to climate change.
Individual instrument data collection status, as well as spacecraft
and instrument health, will be monitored throughout the life
of the mission and reported periodically on this website. |