When it comes to predicting the future of the climate, we should be able to monitor where the carbon emissions go. We have to know how much it stays in the atmosphere, and how much it becomes stored in the oceans or on the land. The oceans are known to help to slow the climate change when they absorb and store carbon for thousands of years.
The role of the ocean in regulating the climate is crucial for us. But the ocean covers more than 70% of the surface of Earth. And this is where satellites enter the discussion.
A new study suggests that the increased exploitation of the existing satellites will help us in finding what’s missing when it comes to monitoring our climate. The research shows that satellites were first launched to study the wind and that they are also able to observe how waves, wind, and rain combine in order to control the movement of carbon dioxide and heat between the atmosphere and the ocean.
The satellites that are released in order to monitor the gas emissions on the land can also measure the carbon dioxide emissions in the ocean.
The future satellite missions come with even more significant potential for the new knowledge – the ability to see and study the internal circulation of the oceans. These new satellites, which are designed to monitor the weather and life on land, can also monitor the life on the ocean.
By monitoring the carbon uptake of the ocean, we can better understand the climate, and we can ensure the future health of the animals that live there. This comes from the lead author called Dr. Jamie Shutler, from the Centre for Geography and Environmental Science. If we monitor the oceans, we can get crucial information in order to protect and help the ecosystems which are at risk.
