Support to Aviation Control Service (SACS): an online service for near-real-time satellite monitoring of volcanic plumes

Support to Aviation Control Service (SACS): an online service for near-real-time satellite monitoring of volcanic plumes

Volcanic eruptions emit plumes of ash and gases into the atmosphere, potentially at very high altitudes. Ash-rich plumes are hazardous for airplanes as ash is very abrasive and easily melts inside their engines. With more than 50 active volcanoes per year and the ever-increasing number of commercial...

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Main Authors: H. Brenot, N. Theys, L. Clarisse, J. van Geffen, J. van Gent, M. Van Roozendael, R. van der A, D. Hurtmans, P.-F. Coheur, C. Clerbaux, P. Valks, P. Hedelt, F. Prata, O. Rasson, K. Sievers, C. Zehner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-05-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/14/1099/2014/nhess-14-1099-2014.pdf

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http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/14/1099/2014/nhess-14-1099-2014.pdf

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