What Does SWIRLS Stand For?
SWIRLS stands for Stratospheric Wind IR Limb Sounder
SWIRLS, or Stratospheric Wind IR Limb Sounder, is an advanced atmospheric research instrument designed to measure wind profiles and trace gas concentrations in the stratosphere using infrared limb sounding techniques. By analyzing the infrared emissions from the Earth's atmosphere, SWIRLS provides critical data for understanding stratospheric dynamics, improving weather forecasts, and studying climate change impacts. Its capabilities enhance our knowledge of upper-atmospheric processes and contribute to the development of atmospheric models.
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