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US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake The US-French SWOT satellite successfully measured tsunami waves after a massive earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, providing crucial data for improving tsunami forecast models. The satellite captured the leading edge of the tsunami wave about 70 minutes after the earthquake struck, revealing a wave […]
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, which could support its planned international lunar research station and provide power for long-term habitats and missions. The use of […]
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How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts
How Joint NASA-ESA Sea Level Mission Will Help Hurricane Forecasts NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite will measure sea surface height for nearly all of the world’s ocean, providing critical data for weather and hurricane forecasts. The satellite will help meteorologists improve forecasts of local extremes like floods and hurricanes by tracking global changes in Earth’s ocean, including […]
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NASA’s TROPICS Mission: Offering Detailed Images and Analysis of Tropical Cyclones
NASA’s TROPICS Mission: Offering Detailed Images and Analysis of Tropical Cyclones TROPICS Mission: A NASA mission that aims to provide detailed images and analysis of tropical cyclones using a constellation of small satellites, offering high spatial resolution and high revisit rates. The TROPICS mission addresses a critical need for obtaining three-dimensional temperature and humidity measurements […]
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NASA 3D Wind Measuring Laser Aims to Improve Forecasts from Air, Space
NASA 3D Wind Measuring Laser Aims to Improve Forecasts from Air, Space NASA’s Aerosol Wind Profiler (AWP) instrument aims to improve weather forecasts by collecting precise measurements of wind direction, speed, and aerosol concentration. The AWP uses a coherent Doppler wind lidar technology to gather data on atmospheric conditions, which can significantly improve weather forecasts, […]
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