Description:
Illustrates how changes in the Earth's atmosphere are investigated from outer space onboard the Space Shuttle using the ATLAS-1 experiment. Space Shuttle astronauts explain the questions scientists seek to answer by studying the Earth's atmosphere from space. Experiments discussed in this videotape focus on infrared detection of atmospheric remnants from volcanic eruptions, ozone concentration levels, and incoming solar ultraviolet radiation in respect to global warming. Includes a video resource guide for teachers. NASA CORE Item 002.2-14V. Length: 16:00. 

Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

URL:
http://catalog.core.nasa.gov/core.nsf/bb02d51770e10ea58625672300732508/a30cdcf5af7462448625671d0068be6e?OpenDocument

Contact:
NASA CORE, Lorain County Joint Vocational School, 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, OH 44074-9799; Phone (440) 775-1400; Fax (440) 775-1460; Email: nasaco@leeca.org; WWW: http://core.nasa.gov

Cost:
$15.00, plus shipping and handling

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Atmosphere
Ozone
Volcanism
Global Warming
Global Environmental Change

Resource Type:
Videotape

Year Published:
1990

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00