Satellite remote sensing projects for greenhouse gases measurement

Abstract

Satellite remote sensing of greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide and methane, is one of most rapidly growing fields of remote sensing technology. The pioneering measurements by SCIAMACHY onboard European ENVISAT satellite and Japanese GOSAT series have paved the way to the commercial satellites for GHGs measurements and the use of satellite data in climate change policy relevant applications including the verifications of national GHGs emission inventories. This manuscript will give an overview of satellite remote sensing projects for GHGs starting from early 2000's and provide some insights into future missions.