In this episode, Dr. David Crisp shares his remarkable journey from studying planetary atmospheres to leading the development of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO). He discusses the challenges faced during the mission, the importance of international collaboration in climate monitoring, and the advancements in remote sensing technology for measuring greenhouse gases. Dr. Crisp emphasizes the significance of accurate carbon dioxide measurements in understanding and combating climate change, and he reflects on the future of carbon monitoring and the role of scientific collaboration in addressing global environmental challenges.

Keywords: remote sensing, greenhouse gases, carbon emissions, Orbiting Carbon Observatory, climate change, international collaboration, NASA, carbon dioxide measurement, space missions, environmental science