The SEASAT satellite system is planned as a user-oriented system for timely monitoring of global ocean dynamics and mapping the global ocean geoid. The satellite instrumentation and modular concept are discussed. Operational data capabilities will include oceanographic data services, direct satellite read-out to users, and conversational retrieval and analysis of stored data. A case-study technique, generalized through physical and econometric modeling, indicates potential economic benefit from SEASAT to users in the following areas: ship routing, iceberg reconnaissance, arctic operations, Alaska pipeline ship link, and off-shore oil production.
Scientific and economic potential of the SEASAT Program
International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress ; 1974 ; Amsterdam, Netherlands
1974-09-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Seasat-a Scientific Contributions
NTIS | 1974
SEASAT-A scientific contributions
NTRS | 1974
Comments on potential Seasat applications
NTRS | 1974
|NTIS | 1974
Status of SEASAT Commercial Demonstration Program
NTRS | 1978
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