COSEE Ocean Systems: News
CryoSat goes to sea
Description: CryoSat was launched in 2010 to measure sea-ice thickness in the Arctic, but data from the Earth-observing satellite have also been exploited for other studies. High-resolution mapping of the topography of the ocean floor is now being added to the ice mission's repertoire. The topography of the ocean surface mimics the rises and dips of the ocean floor due to the gravitational pull. Areas of greater mass, such as underwater mountains, have a stronger pull, attracting more water and producing a minor increase in ocean-surface height. [Source: ESA (European Space Agency) News]
URL: http://www.esa.int/esaEO/SEM037ZWD2H_index_0.html
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Source: ESA (European Space Agency) News
Publish Date: 5/28/2012
Reading Level: Basic
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