Observation Modes (IMAGE)

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Observation Modes

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Three observation modes of the Trace Gas Orbiter: the so-called solar occultation measurements (top right) of light passing through the Martian atmosphere and nadir, or 'straight-down,' measurements of reflected sunlight and Mars' own radiation from its dayside (left) and nightside (right).

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