Measuring ocean salinity to decode our planet's climate patterns
In short: Watch how an international coalition of scientists is preparing to launch Aquarius/SAC-D, a mission designed to scan the world's oceans for critical data on surface salinity.
The upcoming Aquarius/SAC-D mission involves collaboration between scientists from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, and Italy. Scheduled for a June 9th launch, the spacecraft features a primary instrument dedicated to scanning global oceans.
By measuring surface salinity, researchers aim to better understand ocean circulation and its profound impact on the Earth's climate. The video provides context on this mission alongside other space milestones, including updates on Juno and the final rollover of Atlantis.
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