Stratospheric Sounding Unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009302",
  "term": "Stratospheric Sounding Unit",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A satellite-borne instrument used to measure the temperature profile of the Earth's stratosphere. It operates by detecting microwave radiation emitted by carbon dioxide molecules at specific frequencies. Data from this unit contribute to global weather forecasting and climate monitoring, providing temperature information up to approximately 50 kilometers altitude.",
  "abbreviation": "SSU",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stratospheric-sounding-unit/"
}