NASA's HAMAQ Project to Enhance Air Quality Models
NASA's HAMAQ Project to Enhance Air Quality Models
US · Published Jun 30, 2026
NASA's Hemispheric Airborne Measurements of Air Quality (HAMAQ) project, part of the EVS-4 program, aims to improve air quality models by integrating data from aircraft, satellites, and surface observations.
The project uses NASA's B777 and P-3B aircraft to collect chemically detailed, vertically- and diurnally-resolved measurements.

Impact & Risks

The HAMAQ project is expected to significantly improve air quality monitoring and forecasting, benefiting urban areas worldwide, including India, where air pollution is a critical issue. By refining emission inventories and satellite proxies, the project could help policymakers and scientists better address pollution sources and mitigate health risks. However, the success of the project depends on the effective integration of diverse data sources and the collaboration of international teams.

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