Introducing the 'A-Train': Satellites help scientists understand Earth's changing climate
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 11:31
in Earth & Climate
Mention the "A-Train" and most people probably think of the jazz legend Billy Strayhorn or perhaps New York City subway trains -- not climate change. However, it turns out that a convoy of "A-Train" satellites has emerged as one of the most powerful tools scientists have for understanding our planet's changing climate.