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.


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    Title :

    Topex: Observing the Oceans from Space


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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