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#askjason3 - Keeping an eye on the ocean surface
Description: In October, Earth observation satellite Jason-3 will officially take over duties from its predecessor. Weather services and researchers worldwide will then be able to determine the sea level much more precisely. Climate scientists, weather services and coastal protection officials need to Know how high sea levels across the world really are. But it's pretty hard to determine the precise movement of waves and the depth of the water accurately. Sea levels are being influenced by so many factors that they are hard to grasp. [Source: Deutsche Welle]
URL: http://www.dw.com/en/askjason3-keeping-an-eye-on-the-ocean-surface/a-19556799
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Publish Date: 9/16/2016
Reading Level: Basic
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