How NASA measures the rising global ocean from space

NASA's Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite has spent its first year monitoring sea-level changes. This talk explores the mission's findings and the importance of tracking ocean height, a scientific effort that has been ongoing for decades.

Launched in November 2020, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite serves as NASA's latest flagship for observing the Earth's oceans. This mission continues a long-term data collection project that began in the early 1990s to monitor global ocean height from orbit.

The presentation features insights from Dr. Josh Willis, the lead NASA scientist for the mission, alongside representatives from the NASA/JPL Public Services and Outreach offices. It provides a comprehensive look at the data gathered during the satellite's inaugural year in space.

Source: Rising Tides: First Year in Space for NASA’s Earth Flagship (Live Public Talk)