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HIPPO V :: 9 August - 9 September, 2011

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brittvideo.jpgThe “HIAPER Pole-to-Pole Observations (HIPPO) of Carbon Cycle and Greenhouse Gases Study” will measure cross sections of atmospheric concentrations approximately pole-to-pole, from the surface to the tropopause, five times during different seasons over a three year period. A comprehensive suite of atmospheric trace gases pertinent to understanding the Carbon Cycle will be measured. The program will provide the first comprehensive, global survey of atmospheric trace gases, covering the full troposphere in all seasons and multiple years.
Featured HIPPO Videos
SeaIce_video_t.jpgSampling Black Carbon Over Sea-Ice and Open Leads
The HIPPO campaign presents an unparalleled opportunity to sample the atmosphere, as the name suggests literally from pole-to-pole, from 500 feet about the surface of the ocean to 45,000 feet in altitude. (Learn more...)
 CO2 Instrument VideoCarbon Dioxide Instrument
The CO2 instrument draws air in through a rear facing inlet, in one of the the HIMIL which we’ll go over and take a look at, there’s one hanging on the bottom of the plane, it’s easy to see. (Learn more...)
WaterVapor_video.gifAtmospheric Water Vapor
This image also is showing a color representation of one of the species that we measure in the HIPPO experiment, this one is water vapor...(Learn more...)		 Intertropical_Convergence_Zone_video.gifIntertropical Convergence Zone
This photograph was taken from the aircraft as it was approaching the equator. What you seen there is the Intertropical Convergence Zone...(Learn more...)
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About HIPPO

HIPPO is a landmark study for many reasons, not the least of which is it is the first time scientists have systematically mapped global distribution of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, covering the full troposphere in all seasons and multiple years.

HIPPO Dates
  • HIPPO I :: 8 January-30 January 2009
  • HIPPO II :: 31 October-22 November 2009
  • HIPPO III :: 24 March-16 April 2010
  • HIPPO IV :: 14 June-11 July 2011
  • HIPPO V :: 9 August-9 September 2011