© CSI (Science Actualité) / CNRS Images media - 2001

Reference

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Measuring the air

The purpose of the ESCOMPTE program is to develop a database designed to validate the instruments used to model atmospheric pollution and especially photochemical pollution, which is more common in summer. The project took place between June 5 and July 16 2001 in the area of Marseille-étang de Berre, and involved several types of measuring equipment: VHF radar, sodar, constant-volume balloons, airplanes such as ARAT, etc.ESCOMPTE also investigates the interactions between the soil, vegetation, and atmosphere.

Duration

00:25:00

Production year

Définition

SD

Color

Color

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French

Original material

video Beta SP

Director(s)

Marcel DALAISE

CNRS Institute(s)

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