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Ocean Surface Topography From Space (TOPEX/Poseidon Missions)

Ocean Surface Topography From Space (TOPEX/Poseidon Missions)

A joint US and France project, the TOPEX-Poseidon satellites continuously measure sea surface height. The oceans store and transport solar heat, helping to keep Earth's climate in balance. The overall shape of the oceans' "hills" and "valleys" is called ocean surface topography, or OST. Precise knowledge of OST is essential to predict the effects of catastrophic storms. Educational resources available for all ages and backgrounds. Outstanding animation of OTS also included.
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Material Type:
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Date Added to MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Language:
English
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