Mapping the Invisible: How Satellites Track the Ocean's Salt Content
In short: NASA's Aquarius instrument is providing a new perspective on our oceans. This video explores the satellite's first global map and its role in monitoring marine chemistry.
The video highlights the debut of the Aquarius instrument's first global map, which allows scientists to observe the distribution of salt in the world's seas. This data is part of a broader effort by NASA to provide open access to Earth science collections for societal benefit.
By utilizing satellite remote sensing, researchers can better understand ocean dynamics. This work connects to NASA's larger mission of distributing massive amounts of data—including over 178 petabytes of Earth science information—to over 10 million distinct users to accelerate scientific advancement.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Aquarius Satellite Sees Seas' Salt and More on This Week @NASA
- Also: www.earthdata.nasa.gov — Your Gateway to NASA Earth Observation Data | NASA Earthdata
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