We will combine high accuracy ground-based remote sensing measurements of atmospheric CO2 and other gases with in situ measurements at fixed locations and transects across Australia and New Zealand. The measurements will provide a much-enhanced picture of atmospheric CO2 in our region and its variability on diurnal, seasonal and inter-annual timescales. The measurements will play a key part in calibrating a new satellite instrument dedicated to mapping the global distribution of CO2. Inverse models will be developed to fully utilise the new data to infer the distribution and strengths of the trace gas sources and sinks which determine the atmospheric concentrations.
We will combine high accuracy ground-based remote sensing measurements of atmospheric CO2 and other gases with in situ measurements at fixed locations and transects across Australia and New Zealand. The measurements will provide a much-enhanced picture of atmospheric CO2 in our region and its variability on diurnal, seasonal and inter-annual timescales. The measurements will play a key part in calibrating a new satellite instrument dedicated to mapping the global distribution of CO2. Inverse models will be developed to fully utilise the new data to infer the distribution and strengths of the trace gas sources and sinks which determine the atmospheric concentrations.