The Glory Education and Public Outreach will increase awareness and understanding of the earth's energy as a system and the effect of aerosols on the climate.
News and Features
 Glory Aboard the A-Train
The "A-Train" satellite formation will consist of six satellites flying in close proximity
 Aerosols : What Are They and Why Are They So Important?"
Aerosols play a crucial role in climate forcing and can contribute to both warming and cooling of the Earth's atmosphere.
 New satellite to shed light on Earth's warming
June 2008 - NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year, called Glory, which will measure the energy from the sun and the effects of particles and clouds.
 NASA Moves Ahead With Glory Mission
July 2005 - NASA intends to finish and fly the Glory climate-monitoring satellite, reversing the decision to cancel the mission.
 Black Carbon Contributes to Droughts and Floods In China
Sept 2002 -
Black carbon particles are causing changes in precipitation and temperatures, contributing to droughts and floods.
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Kids Page
Have fun while learning about Earth Science and the Glory Mission!
Multimedia
 Taking the Earth's Temperature
December 2007 - This short video explores the tools NASA scientists use to take the Earth's temperature.
Resouces
Glory: Explaining the Earth's Energy Budget
An accurate description of Earth's energy budget is important for scientists in order to anticipate changes to our climate. + Read More
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