Measurement of global ocean topography by a radar altimeter aboard the TOPEX satellite is discussed. Technical aspects of satellite altimetry as they pertain to the measurement of ocean circulation are described. The TOPEX mission is explained and a general history of oceanography is included.
Topex: Observing the Oceans from Space
1982-07-01
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Topex: Observing the Oceans from Space
NTIS | 1982
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