SPADE (Stratospheric Photochemistry, Aerosols and Dynamics Expedition)
| Duration | April - May, 1993 |
| Platform | NASA ER-2 Aircraft |
| Locations | Moffett Field, California |
The Stratospheric Photochemistry, Aerosols and Dynamics Expedition (SPADE) was the first field mission dedicated to assessing the potential environmental impacts of a proposed fleet of high-altitude supersonic aircraft. The primary mission goal was to determine the fate of emitted particles and gases in the mid-latitude air traffic corridors. ACATS-II measured CFC-11, CFC-113, and CH4 as part of the ER-2 payload.
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