PACE Focus Areas By Wavelength
Orbiting high above Earth's surface, PACE's Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) will measure the radiance, or flux of light emitted, from the top of the atmosphere. The exceptionally broad range of wavelengths sensed by the OCI – from ultraviolet to near-infrared along with several shortwave infrared bands – will support investigation of the ocean, atmosphere, and key climate-related factors. Below are a few examples of science topics that will be investigated using data acquired at various PACE wavelengths.